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In June 2017, thirteen members of AORE along with Executive Director Jeannette Stawski, traveled to Ecuador with the generous support of G Adventures as part of the AORE and G Adventures Global University. In its first year, the Global University program was intently aimed at the academic and experiential format of global outdoor learning to foster a community of experts within outdoor recreation and education. Through working within the outdoor education community, AORE and G Adventures sought to support the appreciation of our natural environment, raise the bar of practice and performance in the global programming development and enhance the profession of outdoor education and recreation through facilitated discussions on best practices, networking with industry leaders and industry experts in order to impart knowledge and inspire others while on a truly unique global adventure in Ecuador.
In addition to exploring Ecuador’s culture, landscape, and history, the delegation examined the how and why of international outdoor travel for college and university outdoor programs, a recent trend in the field. At the heart of the program were discussions of the need to design and manage international outdoor adventures intentionally, to enhance the value of participants’ experiences. The group also discussed some of the similarities and differences between guiding in Peru and guiding in the United States.
Much like the Inca looked to the future and took the time to plan and build Machu Picchu, the outdoor recreation industry and individual programs have the opportunity to be intentional in designing and implementing international outdoor adventure trips. AORE and G Adventures Global University is just the beginning of the discussion.
GLOBAL UNIVERSITY: ECUADOR
In June 2017, thirteen members of AORE along with Executive Director Jeannette Stawski, traveled to Ecuador with the generous support of G Adventures as part of the AORE and G Adventures Global University. In its first year, the Global University program was intently aimed at the academic and experiential format of global outdoor learning to foster a community of experts within outdoor recreation and education. Through working within the outdoor education community, AORE and G Adventures sought to support the appreciation of our natural environment, raise the bar of practice and performance in the global programming development and enhance the profession of outdoor education and recreation through facilitated discussions on best practices, networking with industry leaders and industry experts in order to impart knowledge and inspire others while on a truly unique global adventure in Ecuador.
In addition to exploring Ecuador’s culture, landscape, and history, the delegation examined the how and why of international outdoor travel for college and university outdoor programs, a recent trend in the field. At the heart of the program were discussions of the need to design and manage international outdoor adventures intentionally, to enhance the value of participants’ experiences. The group also discussed some of the similarities and differences between guiding in Peru and guiding in the United States.
The outdoor recreation industry and individual programs have the opportunity to be intentional in designing and implementing international outdoor adventure trips. AORE and G Adventures Global University is just the beginning of the discussion.