In Sight, Fall 2014

Posted on Nov 10, 2014

Zion, March 2014

Images by Matt Magann ’17, render views of Zion National Park during Milton’s Outdoor Program trip in March 2014.

 

Milton’s H. Adams Carter Outdoor Program was founded to honor the Milton graduate (’32), teacher and world-renowned mountaineer, who, in 1947, established the Program’s precursor, the Ski and Mountaineering Club. Through the Program, Milton students learn about the back-country for sport, beauty, contemplation and camaraderie. These outdoor experiences teach students to take responsibility, meet challenges, take intelligent risks, and to trust themselves and each other. Trips include sea kayaking, day hiking, overnight backpacking and kayaking, winter hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing and rock climbing. The Outdoor Program provides technical equipment, food, transportation and basic instruction. These trips are free and are open to all Upper School students. One of Ad Carter’s former students, Gil Butler ’55, is the main benefactor of today’s program, contributing his time and resources to continue the tradition of involving students in outdoor experiences.