Camping Adventure Journals
by Thomas J. Elpel & Friends
Looking for the adventure of a lifetime? Tom is always thrilled for the chance to get out of the office to go trekking some place new, and he loves taking people out to experience nature on its own terms, often with very little gear. Be sure to read through our various adventure journals, listed below.
Our canoe trips and walkabouts are not structured like classes, nor is there a fee to participate. It is just something we like to do with friends, family members, interns, and pretty much anyone else who is sufficiently physically fit and wants to come along. You are especially welcome to join us if you happen to be experienced in wildernes survival, nature awareness, and/or tracking skills, and you think you have something to contribute to the experience. [Read More...]
- Tongue River Reflections
(June 1st - 15th, 2016)
- Carp Hunting the Upper Missouri
(May 31st - June 5th, 2012)
- Stone Age Immersion
(August 1st - 23rd, 2009)
- Colorado River Adventure
(February 18th - March 6th, 2009)
- Verde River Walkabout
(March 21st - April 10th, 2008)
- Virgin River - Lake Mead
(March 10th - 17th, 2007)
- Summer of Walkabouts
(June - September 2006)
- In Search of Spring
(March 10th - 14th, 2006)
- Solo Across the Beartooth Plateau
(August 25th - 30th, 2005)
- My Journey into Primitive Living
(September 22nd - 25th, 2004)
- Six Months with Hollowtop School
(April - October 2004)
- Harrison School 8th Grade Camping Trip
(May 15th - 16th, 2003)
- Jefferson River Walk
(August 29th - September 3rd, 2001)
- Jefferson River Canoe Trip
(May 14-21, 2001)
- A Wildlife Sanctuary in the Land of Cold
(November 30 - December 4, 2000)
- Camping with the Kids
(October 19-21, 2000)
- Missouri River Canoe Trip
(July 2-14, 2000)
- Missouri Moonlight
(February 17-22, 2000)
- Tobacco Roots Trek II
(September 28-October 2, 1999)
- Green River Canoe Trip
(July 1-14, 1999)
- A Father-Daughter Camp-Out
(February 27-28, 1999)
- Island in the Sky
(September 29-30 1998)
- Tobacco Roots Trek
(September 1-6 1998)
Dear Mr. Elpel:
We want to say, "Thanks" for your dvd's and books. They are well written, easy to understand, and at an affordable price. Your dvd series; The Art of Nothing, and books; Participating in Nature and Living Homes have been a huge blessing to our family of 7. We bought them a couple of years ago and have just scratched the surface learning from them. The kids are practicing enough so we're able to enjoy more time together as a family out in nature - the parents are pretty much tagging along at this point... the Botany in a Day book has been helpful as we're vegetarians, so the killing of food has been a challenge - so far we've had success with finding and catching fish - enjoying eating them is another thing! We definitely want to learn more edible plant items!
Six of the family are out this weekend with only a few basic items to put their learning to the test! As a parent, I appreciate the sound knowledge that gives them a firm foundation, freedom and confidence to go on real life adventures without having to sell your right arm to buy tons of bright shiny equipment and without all the "hollywood" antics shown on many cable 'survival' shows.
Keep up the good work.
-- Nancy
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