October 22nd, 2021
The Wonders of Winter: Living and Thriving in the Utah Desert
Every October, Open Sky’s course area moves from the high mountains of Colorado to the desert canyon country of southeastern Utah. With its sweeping vistas and crisp night skies, the desert offers a particularly expansive and striking landscape. The climate is hospitable, precipitation is infrequent, and sunshine is plentiful. At Open Sky, we take the utmost […]
January 6th, 2020
How Does Open Sky’s Medical Team Support Student Wellness and Growth?
At Open Sky, our belief is that when students’ physical needs are met, they are able to better focus on the deep therapeutic work that brought them to our program. As they are the first responders to any medical and wellness need in the field, every Field Guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Beyond […]
November 11th, 2019
Operations: Building the Foundations for a Safe and Meaningful Student Experience
Open Sky’s experienced and passionate Operations Team works both behind the scenes and hands-on to develop, construct, and maintain program infrastructure and processes. The Operations Team is responsible for the vehicle fleet, student clothing and gear, the transporting of students, and the maintenance of multiple facilities and base camps. Operations Director Doug Maxwell leads the […]