by Darby Knoll | Nov 28, 2023 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
I wanted to feel more comfortable and empowered as an individual in the water as well as contribute to growing the Whitewater Kayaking Club at Columbia so I decided to take a Swiftwater Rescue Course this summer. This opportunity was only possible through the scholarship I received from Backcountry Squatters.
by Darby Knoll | Oct 3, 2023 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Claire reflects on her experience taking a Wilderness First Responder course through NOLS with the funds she received from the Backcountry Squatters Scholarship for Outdoor Education.
by Darby Knoll | Feb 22, 2023 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Maggie is a recipient of the Backcountry Squatters Scholarship for Outdoor Education and received her AIARE 1 through the University of Colorado.
by Darby Knoll | May 2, 2022 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Mackenzie reflects on her experience taking a AIARE level 1 course through the Acadia Mountain Guides with the funds she received from the Backcountry Squatters Scholarship for Outdoor Education.
by Darby Knoll | Nov 20, 2021 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Eva reflects on her experience taking a level 1 course through the American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education with the funds she received from the Backcountry Squatters Scholarship for Outdoor Education.
by Darby Knoll | Nov 15, 2021 | From Past Scholarship Recipients
Hannah reflects on her AIARE 1 experience through the Colorado Mountain School as a 2020 Backcountry Squatters Scholarship for Outdoor Education recipient.