A thank you from Zach, a 2011 scholarship recipient.
Dear GECKO Donors and Sponsors... Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and sending me on a Wind River NOLS course. This experience of being in the wilderness for 30 days was absolutely amazing, it taught me things not only about backpacking and living in the wilderness but it also taught me a lot about myself and what I'm capable of. Throughout the month I spent time in many different climates and terrains. This diversity taught me how to make decisions in a wide variety of situations. From this, I learned to become a stronger leader and decision maker. Going on a NOLS course has changed my life, it has made me a more mature young adult, a stronger leader, and a better all round citizen. I look forward to being able to apply these newly learned skills to my everyday life. Thank you for giving me this once in a life time experience!
Zach
Pagosa Springs, CO