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Voice of Wilderness was incorporated in 1973 as a nonprofit interdenominational Christian organization. Its objective is to utilize the vast wilderness areas of our nation as a natural classroom to communicate, discover and fulfill the following goals:
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Spiritual - Application of Biblical principals to successful living, in relation to:
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Personal problems
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Family Relationships
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Security vs. anxiety
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Evaluation of priorities
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Decisions regarding the future
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Social pressures: competition, achievement, status, popularity
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Relationships with peers and authorities
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Educational - Understanding of our natural surroundings
and how life is sustained within, in relation to:
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Backpacking-mountaineering techniques
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Map and compass instruction
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Camping and hiking skills
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Survival techniques
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Environmental studies
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Leadership roles
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Wilderness First Aid and rescue
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Solo experience
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Environmental Clean-Up
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Trail Maintenance and Repair
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Physical - Proper role of physical conditioning and physical activities
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Hiking 5 to 10 miles of mountain trails in a single day
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Carrying a 40 pound pack in altitudes from 5 to 12 thousand feet
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Climbing a nearby peak
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Fishing mountain streams and lakes
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Experiencing pleasantly warm days, frequent showers an cool nights
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