Wilderness Orientation is a fun adventure filled with exploration. Wilderness has been the introductory program of the school since the 1970's - well before it became widely embraced by colleges, universities, and other K-12 schools who have recently created their own versions to orientate students to their communities and provide an important community-oriented transitionary experience for their students. Our program is designed to introduce all new students to the school’s values of respect, responsibility, and excellence through a ten-day backpacking trip. Wilderness Orientation also serves the vital role of creating a shared collective experience through service, teamwork, challenge, and adventure all before the start of the academic school year. The skills taught on Wilderness Orientation not only benefit students on subsequent outdoor adventures but also provide valuable lessons and strategies that will help them better approach everyday life at CRMS and beyond.
Important Information
Click on the links below to review important information about Wilderness.
Wilderness Primer
Wilderness Questionaire
Wilderness Equipment List
Wilderness Q&A blog
Meet your leaders

Daniel Pittz
Modern Language Department Chair, Modern Language Faculty

Eliot Taft
English Faculty

Kayo Ogilby
Science Department Chair, Science Faculty,

Matt Norrdin
English Department Chair, English Faculty

Peter Benedict
Mathematics Faculty, River Program Manager,
Co-Leaders

Art Jackson
On-Call Responder & Teaching Fellow

Beth Krasemann
History Faculty

Calvin Bates
Arts Faculty

Charlotte Oakley
Teaching Fellow

Clemente De Hoyos
ESOL Academic Support Teacher

Keelan Bozman
Music Faculty
Wilderness Assistant Volunteers (WAVs)

Chantel Hope
Wilderness Assistant Volunteer

Kai Young
Wilderness Assistant Volunteer

Makai Yllanes
Wilderness Assistant Volunteer

Owen Jolles
Wilderness Assistant Volunteer