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    <title>Trackers PDX Blog</title>
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    <description>Trackers PDX blog is about traditional skills, wilderness survival, and outdoor adventure in Portland Oregon.</description>
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      <title>Knives</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2012/01/11/knives</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A woodcarving knife is a tool Many of us grew up with one As a kid it was your pocket-knife you carried it with you and whittled the sticks you found


For many pare]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 11, 2012  08:24 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2012/01/11/knives</guid>
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      <title>Familiars</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/29/familiars</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
We once had a bear that wandered our backyard His trail was very familiar like family Hes long passed dying old and meeting his end by a local trophy hunter David my ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 29, 2011  02:47 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/29/familiars</guid>
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      <title>Tally-ho!</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/29/tallyho</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Why do children and adults ardently follow Little House on the Prairie Harry Potter or My Side of the Mountain Because they like to see ordinary kids just like them le]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 29, 2011  09:46 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/29/tallyho</guid>
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      <title>Discounts End Tuesday </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/18/discounts_end_tuesday__new_camp_hours</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Summer Camp Discounts


Super Early Bird Discount ends Tuesday Evening at 1159pm


Save nearly 16-20 off regular tuition


Plus request a Golden Ticketnbspand ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, Dec 18, 2011  08:00 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/18/discounts_end_tuesday__new_camp_hours</guid>
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      <title>Our Happy Holidays</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/15/our_happy_holidays</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Reminders…


	Winter Break Camps begin next week and go every weekday until Decemeber 30
	Super Early Bird Discount of 16-20 off Summer Camp tuition ends December 2]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 15, 2011  09:25 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/15/our_happy_holidays</guid>
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      <title>Reminders: Winter Break Camps </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/12/reminders_winter_break_camps__golden_ticket</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Winter Break Camps



Trackers Winter Break Camps will be here soon Many are filling quickly with some already fullnbspFor a humorous take on our Winter Break ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Dec 12, 2011  09:09 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/12/reminders_winter_break_camps__golden_ticket</guid>
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      <title>Guest Bloggers: The Evil Dr Dice vs Santa Claus</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/09/guest_bloggers_the_evil_dr_dice_vs_santa_claus</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Point to CounterpointnbspTrackers Winter Break Camps Are So Good Theyre Evil


Today we welcome two guest editorialists The Evil Dr Dice and Santa Claus They will]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Dec 09, 2011  02:10 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/09/guest_bloggers_the_evil_dr_dice_vs_santa_claus</guid>
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      <title>Tracking is Trailing</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/08/tracking_is_trailing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Tracking is the art of following an animal or person and finding it Back in the day tracking had one primary goal feed the family Today it plays a role in everything from]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 08, 2011  09:31 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/08/tracking_is_trailing</guid>
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      <title>The Trackers Golden Ticket</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/06/the_trackers_golden_ticket</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Thanks to the Golden Ticket the super early bird discount is extended It now ends December 20 2011 1159pm



The Golden Ticket



Hold your breath make a wi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Dec 06, 2011  08:21 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/12/06/the_trackers_golden_ticket</guid>
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      <title>The Nature of Connection</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/29/the_nature_of_connection</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
At Trackers were always having conversations about why we do what we do Whats our purpose Why is it important to teach skills of connection to the natural world and fami]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Nov 29, 2011  07:57 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/29/the_nature_of_connection</guid>
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      <title>Winter Break Discounts 2011</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/18/winter_break_discounts_2011</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

A Reminder The early registration discount for Winter Break ends this Monday Nov 21 night at 1159pm



And dont forget about our Thanksgiving Break Camps happeni]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Nov 18, 2011  11:32 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/18/winter_break_discounts_2011</guid>
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      <title>Useful Like Jamey</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/03/useful_like_jamey</link>
      <description><![CDATA[



I remember the first two days Jamey Espinoza our current Transported After School program director was on the job with us Jamey started out as a seasonal summer cam]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 03, 2011  09:17 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/11/03/useful_like_jamey</guid>
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      <title>The Trackers Circus</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/27/the_trackers_circus</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Joining Trackers is a little bit like joining the circus Filled with highly competent unique people performing incredible feats of prestidigitation our theoretical circu]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 27, 2011  09:00 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/27/the_trackers_circus</guid>
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      <title>Summer Camps 2012: Super Early Bird Discount</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/20/summer_camps_2012_super_early_bird_discount</link>
      <description><![CDATA[


Its time to play the music Its time to light the lights Its time to meet our new Summer Camps on the Trackers Show tonight



First we have a Super Early Bird]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 20, 2011  06:38 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/20/summer_camps_2012_super_early_bird_discount</guid>
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      <title>Our Kids: Genius vs Hard Work</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/04/our_kids_genius_vs_hard_work</link>
      <description><![CDATA[


Heres an important survival skill Ive learned in my 20 years both teaching and training in the out of doors


Lets NOT tell our kids that they are great Lets no]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Oct 04, 2011  09:32 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/10/04/our_kids_genius_vs_hard_work</guid>
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      <title>Winter </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/09/22/winter__thanksgiving_break_camps_2011</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Weve had many a call asking when ournbspWinter and Thanksgiving Break Campsnbspwill be posted With no further ado here they are


2011 Winter Break Camps


2]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Sep 22, 2011  02:15 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/09/22/winter__thanksgiving_break_camps_2011</guid>
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      <title>Ch-ch-ch-changes</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/09/02/chchchchanges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Every year at camp I have parents and even staff tell me Trackers is awesome its different from any other camp please dont ever change Thats a direct quote from a]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Sep 02, 2011  10:44 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/09/02/chchchchanges</guid>
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      <title>Competency vs Curriculum</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/08/04/competency_vs_curriculum</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Often I am asked even by our instructors Whats Trackers curriculum


I reply Awesomeness


You see Trackers purposely has a way of doing things while we w]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 04, 2011  12:08 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/08/04/competency_vs_curriculum</guid>
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      <title>Our Mission</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/07/22/our_mission</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A lot of people ask What exactly is Trackers mission


I respond Doesnt that s need an apostrophe Seriously we do have a mission Its both to simple and also]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jul 22, 2011  12:07 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/07/22/our_mission</guid>
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      <title>Early Reviews: Summer Camp 2011</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/07/02/early_reviews_summer_camp_2011</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Some quick news



Next Week There is still room in Welcome to Middle Earth next week starting Tuesday
Ages 6-10 A new week of Stealth Archery and Wilderness Survi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, Jul 02, 2011  10:17 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/07/02/early_reviews_summer_camp_2011</guid>
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      <title>Stumped Tracking</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/06/02/stumped_tracking</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The other day I posted this picture on Facebook and asked what animal or animals made it Ive done blogs about tracking before Always attached to the tale was a picture pe]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jun 02, 2011  04:52 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/06/02/stumped_tracking</guid>
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      <title>Summer as Epic</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/26/summer_as_epic</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
To us Trackers is giant live action role playing game Soon the quest for summer begins…



Nestled in the Marmot Valley a village is being born Here the Trackers G]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, May 26, 2011  03:45 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/26/summer_as_epic</guid>
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      <title>New Membership Program</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/20/new_membership_program</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

At Trackers were on an ever quest to make all our programs more accessible to individuals and families Weve been working day and night in our super-secret laboratories ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, May 20, 2011  11:36 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/20/new_membership_program</guid>
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      <title>Outdoor Ed is Boring</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/12/outdoor_ed_is_boring</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Remember when Outdoor Education was chopping wood ghost stories building log cabins lighting fires and fishing Nowadays its playing nature games parroting sanitized  an]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, May 12, 2011  07:31 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/12/outdoor_ed_is_boring</guid>
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      <title>World Domination Camp</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/12/world_domination_camp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
For this week’s newsletter we are not really that proud more chagrined to introduce our guest blogger The Evil Dr Dice For years his evil plans for world domination h]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, May 12, 2011  06:16 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/05/12/world_domination_camp</guid>
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      <title>The Incredible History of Camp Trackers</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/28/the_incredible_history_of_camp_trackers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I love the potential of camp I love the idea that it can be a manifestation of a family village for our modern world Does that mean every camp even Trackers accomplishes]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Apr 28, 2011  07:50 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/28/the_incredible_history_of_camp_trackers</guid>
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      <title>Experience and Flow</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/21/experience_and_flow</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Every experience carries its own lesson We learn by doing not by talking about doing This holds true even when we supposedly fail A mistake becomes a point to calib]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Apr 21, 2011  12:50 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/21/experience_and_flow</guid>
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      <title>Camp Open House this Saturday</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/13/camp_open_house_this_saturday</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Are you looking for an awesome event to take the family this weekend Do you want to learn more about Trackers Camps and our staff while having fun with the family Then com]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Apr 13, 2011  02:58 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/13/camp_open_house_this_saturday</guid>
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      <title>Gardening Kids</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/05/gardening_kids</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

It is now time for the obligatory blog in exaltation of Spring During my morning walk in the Marmot Valley I heard the varied thrushes and saw tiny buds on the salmonberr]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Apr 05, 2011  12:58 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/04/05/gardening_kids</guid>
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      <title>About Safety</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/23/about_safety</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Remember Summer Camp registration is in full swing


Along with our residential overnight summer campnbspCamp Trackers




About Safety

I de]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Mar 23, 2011  08:27 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/23/about_safety</guid>
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      <title>Welcome to Trackers Earth</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/17/welcome_to_trackers_earth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Last year at this time our sister organization Trackers International traveled to Africa to live and learn with one of the last San Bushman communities practicing their orig]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Mar 17, 2011  05:51 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/17/welcome_to_trackers_earth</guid>
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      <title>More than Mere Survival</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/07/more_than_mere_survival</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
You may have noticed the word survival in our camps quite a bit Even though we use it copiously I bristle a little at that term To me survival is more about connection ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Mar 07, 2011  12:58 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/03/07/more_than_mere_survival</guid>
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      <title>Teach a kid to fish</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/09/teach_a_kid_to_fish</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
From my experience with my father when I was 6 years old this is how I understand you teach a kid to fish…



1 Wake them up at 530AM It might be useful to tell the]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Feb 09, 2011  09:44 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/09/teach_a_kid_to_fish</guid>
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      <title>It's Grown-up, Not Grump</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/03/its_grownup_not_grump</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Being a grown-up doesnt mean being a meddler As an educator I dont want to inflate my importance Im an advocate for the free range child instilled with sensible boundar]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Feb 03, 2011  09:26 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/03/its_grownup_not_grump</guid>
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      <title>Creativity</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/02/creativity</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Building and making things with your hands is not an accomplishment it is a conversation Fire and a falling hammer shape metal into a knife a wood boat starts by laying t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Feb 02, 2011  08:48 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/02/02/creativity</guid>
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      <title>The Family Football Game</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/27/the_family_football_game</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Robins first public appearance occurred shortly after he was born It was the Rinella Family mia familia Christmas Party at my aunt and uncle’s rural home At this part]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jan 27, 2011  02:33 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/27/the_family_football_game</guid>
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      <title>The Outdoor Geekdom of Cascadia</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/25/the_outdoor_geekdom_of_cascadia</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Trackers started as an outdoor skills school But deep in our hearts we are Klingon Or Wookies Or Hobbits We wish we were Elves sigh Well you get the drift



]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 25, 2011  04:44 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/25/the_outdoor_geekdom_of_cascadia</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Kids: Reminder for Early Bird Discounts</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/25/trackers_kids_reminder_for_early_bird_discounts</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our spring break and summer camp early bird discounts end in February Remember to sign up soon and take advantage of discounts from 12-18 off tuition


Summer Camps e]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 25, 2011  01:44 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/25/trackers_kids_reminder_for_early_bird_discounts</guid>
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      <title>Outdoor Immersion Work Study</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/20/outdoor_immersion_work_study</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Exciting news folks have asked for a work study program with Trackers and here it is



Outdoor amp Environmental Educator Training Program Save on nearly all tu]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jan 20, 2011  08:46 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/20/outdoor_immersion_work_study</guid>
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      <title>Waste</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/19/waste</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
It would be preaching to the choir to suggest that we live in a culture of waste Im sure all who read this blog reduce reuse recycle and compost A rare brave few even ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 19, 2011  02:35 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/19/waste</guid>
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      <title>Let's Get A Motto</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/18/lets_get_a_motto</link>
      <description><![CDATA[


Weve been looking for a motto that sums up the Trackers Kids Way of Camp After a recent day of stealth foam arrow adventure we suddenly realized that its about Acti]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 18, 2011  05:14 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/18/lets_get_a_motto</guid>
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      <title>Once Upon A Camp</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/18/once_upon_a_camp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Camp was once a doorway into ancient skills and outdoor lore Modern camps especially nature based programs now primarily focus onnbspscripted games a soft curriculum s]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 18, 2011  09:17 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/18/once_upon_a_camp</guid>
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      <title>My Son</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/13/my_son</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
On December 26 2010 I got the best Christmas present ever My son Robin Nikalous Deis was born Of course his mother Molly Trackers Cofounder and my wife did all the w]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jan 13, 2011  09:59 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/13/my_son</guid>
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      <title>Surviving Conflict</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/12/surviving_conflict</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Survival is about conservation of energy All too often our modern culture is about wasting it


Conflict with friends and family with people we care about can be an]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 12, 2011  11:05 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/12/surviving_conflict</guid>
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      <title>The Dark Winds</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/09/the_dark_winds</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
January is a cold dark time People often come to our programs expecting survival and traditional skills to be an ideal noble world The reality in the beginning they can]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Sun, Jan 09, 2011  11:54 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/09/the_dark_winds</guid>
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      <title>Leadership vs Family</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/05/leadership_vs_family</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Leadership is not necessarily becoming the captain of industry or icon of fashion our culture paints it to be Nor is it the sage guru clamored upon by the flock of self-h]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 05, 2011  08:30 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/05/leadership_vs_family</guid>
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      <title>The Trackers Code of Common Sense</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/04/the_trackers_code_of_common_sense</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
At Trackers programs we have only 3 rules One - No one dies Two - No wounds that dont heal in 4 days and Three - Follow the Trackers Code of Common Sense


Learn mor]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 04, 2011  09:16 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2011/01/04/the_trackers_code_of_common_sense</guid>
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      <title>Winter Immersion Events</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/31/winter_immersion_events</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Winter Village SkillsharenbspNext Tuesday January 4-7 2011 9am-4pm
Every year the Trackers Wilderness Immersion program gathers together to celebrate traditional livi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Dec 31, 2010  08:06 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/31/winter_immersion_events</guid>
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      <title>The Trackers Variety Show</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/30/the_trackers_variety_show</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I appreciate great theater because it often thrives on the creativity of a well honed ensemble It feels good to see a team of people working together towards greatness

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      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 30, 2010  09:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/30/the_trackers_variety_show</guid>
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      <title>Will it work?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/23/will_it_work</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A-lot of research and development has gone into the Trackers Village Residential Program Its also a grand experiment Here is our proposal What do you think Will it work]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 23, 2010  07:50 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/23/will_it_work</guid>
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      <title>Instructor Biography: Maude Bowman</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/22/instructor_biography_maude_bowman</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
We love our instructors at Trackers and we hope you will too Here are two of our most recent biographies recorded by our instructors



        
        
        ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 22, 2010  06:41 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/22/instructor_biography_maude_bowman</guid>
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      <title>Apprentice, No Master</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/15/apprentice_no_master</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Very rarely do we visit with masters of craft in our world They may be famous oft quoted in magazines featured in documentaries speakers at overhyped events or authors o]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 15, 2010  08:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/15/apprentice_no_master</guid>
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      <title>Upcoming Winter Break Camps 2010</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/13/upcoming_winter_break_camps_2010</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Next week is winter break The kids are out of school and the holidays are in full swing Trackers still has room in some of our favorite Winter Break Campsnbspincludin]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Dec 13, 2010  06:24 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/13/upcoming_winter_break_camps_2010</guid>
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      <title>Natural consequences</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/10/natural_consequences</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Most of us possess an understandable aversion to the concept of consequences Its muddied by a culture that confuses results with punishment or reward Yet for a child trul]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Dec 10, 2010  07:13 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/10/natural_consequences</guid>
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      <title>Tracking: The Logical Gut</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/08/tracking_the_logical_gut</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Through tracking you hone your instincts while also developing a rich capacity for logic


Logic tells me what the elk may eat in winter This is a starting point to fin]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 08, 2010  01:50 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/08/tracking_the_logical_gut</guid>
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      <title>Super Early Bird Discount </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/03/super_early_bird_discount__family_open_house_2011</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Just a quick reminder The super early bird discount fornbsp2011 Summer Campsnbspends today at 1159pm this evening The plain old early bird discount will be in eff]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Dec 03, 2010  08:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/03/super_early_bird_discount__family_open_house_2011</guid>
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      <title>The Village</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/02/the_village</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
As a kid I was always enamored with the concept of living in a village like those found in the stories comic books and cartoons I treasured I deeply appreciated the idea o]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 02, 2010  11:52 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/12/02/the_village</guid>
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      <title>Land</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/29/land</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its time to be ambitious I have to admit with high adventure camps such as School Bus Time Machine Welcome to Middle Earth and School of Magic it may be difficult to rec]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Nov 29, 2010  01:55 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/29/land</guid>
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      <title>There's No Tracking Like Snow Tracking</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/25/theres_no_tracking_like_snow_tracking</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
It just keeps snowing up here at the Trackers Homestead Its a blast to so clearly see the tracks left by the residents of the Marmot Woods Usually David and I are squinti]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 25, 2010  09:44 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/25/theres_no_tracking_like_snow_tracking</guid>
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      <title>Family leadership</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/23/family_leadership</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our cultures view of teaching leadership to our children is frequently comprised of academics and inspirational speeches Too often it focuses on excelling grasping succes]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Nov 23, 2010  10:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/23/family_leadership</guid>
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      <title>The Robin</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/18/the_robin</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our blogs and newsletters are designed to provoke healthy conversation Please take them in the heartfelt spirit they are intended -Tony Deis Trackers Founder


I remem]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 18, 2010  02:02 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/18/the_robin</guid>
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      <title>The Long View</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/16/the_long_view</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The goal of Trackers is to be more than a school that teaches outdoor skills It is about taking the long view in how we tend to community family and land


The long vi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Nov 16, 2010  02:05 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/16/the_long_view</guid>
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      <title>2010 Winter Break, Early Bird Discount Reminder</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/15/2010_winter_break_early_bird_discount_reminder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Just a quick reminder The early bird discount for 2010 Winter Break Camps ends today at 1159pm this evening Check out the great Winter Break options



2010 Wint]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Nov 15, 2010  11:38 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/15/2010_winter_break_early_bird_discount_reminder</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Holiday Party 2010</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/11/trackers_holiday_party_2010</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

December 5 2010 Its that time of year again Trackers is throwing our families a holiday party Join us for food and great friends Plus free traditional skills demonst]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 11, 2010  10:46 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/11/trackers_holiday_party_2010</guid>
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      <title>Tracking is Family</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/11/tracking_is_family</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Sometimes tracking seems like a sideshow I can find you a cougar trail rolling through the moss and rocks I can find you a bear several in fact and show you how they mov]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 11, 2010  07:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/11/tracking_is_family</guid>
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      <title>Relevant</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/04/relevant</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its important to grasp the full relevance of Wilderness Survival and Primitive Skills if theyre to become more than a hobby At its core Wilderness Survival requires you r]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 04, 2010  01:28 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/04/relevant</guid>
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      <title>Time Travel Essentials</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/03/time_travel_essentials</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I love creating camps Theres probably nothing I have more fun with than writing and crafting themes that help our kids campers and adults staff discover real adventure]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Nov 03, 2010  10:46 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/11/03/time_travel_essentials</guid>
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      <title>Way of the Guilds, plus a Hobbit Village</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/29/way_of_the_guilds_plus_a_hobbit_village</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

You may have noticed weve slowly been changing the very nature of our adult programs Finally the new Trackers Earth is ready to step out into the world Everything is ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Oct 29, 2010  07:01 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/29/way_of_the_guilds_plus_a_hobbit_village</guid>
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      <title>New Summer Camps and an 18% Discount</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/28/new_summer_camps_and_an_18_discount</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
My son is going to be born this December so I know Ill have other priorities at that time Thus this year Im posting summer day camps a month early


I think of summ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 28, 2010  07:41 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/28/new_summer_camps_and_an_18_discount</guid>
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      <title>What's Your Story?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/22/whats_your_story</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Our Guilds  curriculum is more than wildly popular with kids it has surprisingly become a much lauded aspect of our adult programs The Guilds were first created as a way]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Oct 22, 2010  08:14 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/22/whats_your_story</guid>
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      <title>Winter Break Camps 2010</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/07/winter_break_camps_2010</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Its funny when I asked the folks in Trackers Bay the Bay Area what theyre doing for Winter Break camps they replied Winter break what


I guess it may be a Por]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 07, 2010  06:24 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/07/winter_break_camps_2010</guid>
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      <title>TrekkersNW</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/01/trekkersnw</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Yesterday we finished a 6-day retreat with nearly all of our Bay Area and Portland staff Im reflecting on flow charts for budgeting vital redundant safety procedures sum]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Oct 01, 2010  06:24 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/10/01/trekkersnw</guid>
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      <title>Next Summer's Preview</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/30/next_summers_preview</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Recently I completed a 6-day planning retreat with both our Bay Area and Portland staff What got me the most excited Planning our winter spring and summer camps I abso]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Sep 30, 2010  10:28 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/30/next_summers_preview</guid>
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      <title>Trackers, the Musical</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/17/trackers_the_musical</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I remember my family driving to the Oregon Coast when I was very young As far as I knew they hadnt invented car cassette players at that point certainly not for my dads]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Sep 17, 2010  11:15 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/17/trackers_the_musical</guid>
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      <title>The Art of the Origin Story</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/16/the_art_of_the_origin_story</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Many folks ask about the origin story of Trackers I always offer a version as unique as the individual requesting it I try to keep it as epic and as possible teasing ou]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Sep 16, 2010  09:42 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/16/the_art_of_the_origin_story</guid>
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      <title>Just Games</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/10/just_games</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Ive been teaching in outdoor education for nearly 18 years Ive also been a both a participant and facilitator in many workshops for teachersnbspThere seems to be bot]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Sep 10, 2010  08:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/09/10/just_games</guid>
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      <title>A Parent's View of Camps</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/26/a_parents_view_of_camps</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Local parent and blogger Vince Schreck recently wrote an article about his sons adventures at Trackers Camp We were so excited to see this thus we made him our guest b]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 26, 2010  09:08 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/26/a_parents_view_of_camps</guid>
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      <title>Finding Ourselves</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/25/finding_ourselves</link>
      <description><![CDATA[


Our culture is wrapped around the individuals pursuit of happiness or self-esteem



Am I the best me I can be


Make me better


My iPhone makes me h]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Aug 25, 2010  11:26 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/25/finding_ourselves</guid>
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      <title>The Privilege of Humility</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/20/the_privilege_of_humility</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

This December will bring a son into Mollys and my family For all my pomp and bluster about raising children with values of connection to land and family I definitely re]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 20, 2010  09:08 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/20/the_privilege_of_humility</guid>
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      <title>Indomitable Spirit</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/19/indomitable_spirit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

An indomitable spirit is a survival tool few people understand including teachers of wilderness skills Its often confused with the hubris of dominance Yet an indomitab]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 19, 2010  09:22 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/19/indomitable_spirit</guid>
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      <title>Open House, Preschool, Theater and Woodworking Classes</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/13/open_house_preschool_theater_and_woodworking_classes</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Join us for a day of nature hikes magic shows theater improv blacksmithing demos dancing and foam arrow archery How can you beat thatnbspCome join trackers for our]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 13, 2010  10:42 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/13/open_house_preschool_theater_and_woodworking_classes</guid>
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      <title>Silence and Flow</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/11/silence_and_flow</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

What is the soul of Trackers Primitive skills foster craftsmanship permaculture teaches valuable design principles and tracking delves into the tools of awareness Yet i]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Aug 11, 2010  08:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/11/silence_and_flow</guid>
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      <title>Family Fundamentals</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/06/family_fundamentals</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I believe what we do is not about the individual nor is it about the global community If we want to represent more than 500000 years of hunter-gatherer history I believe]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 06, 2010  08:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/06/family_fundamentals</guid>
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      <title>Revenge of the Nerds</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/05/revenge_of_the_nerds</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

I get a lot of I bet if it ever goes down you guys are ready I wince a little when I hear that Being card-carrying sometimes traumatized nerds since middle school]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 05, 2010  08:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/08/05/revenge_of_the_nerds</guid>
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      <title>Plants Are People Too</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/30/plants_are_people_too</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Our cultural stories typically reveal empathy for animals Having two eyes a nose and ears makes them familiar to us Disney tells us a furry friend can be a comedic and ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jul 30, 2010  11:46 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/30/plants_are_people_too</guid>
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      <title>After School and Home School, Fall 2010</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/29/after_school_and_home_school_fall_2010</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

September is a month away its nearly time to transition from an epic summer of outdoor play to fall With Trackers Earth the adventure continues throughout the year in o]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 29, 2010  07:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/29/after_school_and_home_school_fall_2010</guid>
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      <title>Compelling</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/22/compelling</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

These four banners stand 6-feet tall at the Scout Pit Nearly every other day I hear conversations similar to that of two 9-year old girls from last weeks camp…


O]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 22, 2010  02:46 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/22/compelling</guid>
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      <title>Are You an Artisan?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/16/are_you_an_artisan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The Artisans are theater music and fine crafts folk Their trade and circus opens our eyes to both noble purpose and subtle quiet reflection They carry the stories that r]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jul 16, 2010  08:40 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/16/are_you_an_artisan</guid>
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      <title>Choice</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/14/choice</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Put a child in a room with an Xbox on a big screen TV and theyll end up playing Halo all day Give them time in the woods with a carving knife and youll create an outdoors]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jul 14, 2010  04:50 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/14/choice</guid>
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      <title>A Break At Home</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/12/a_break_at_home</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
At Trackers we value clarity The following blog is going to be very difficult for me to post yet I believe the conversation is essential to have clear and healthy dealings ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Jul 12, 2010  10:43 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/12/a_break_at_home</guid>
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      <title>Are You a Ranger?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/08/are_you_a_ranger</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The Rangers are hunters and scouts for the village They are versed in the arts of wilderness survival tracking and awareness In their listening they find a silence one t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 08, 2010  12:25 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/07/08/are_you_a_ranger</guid>
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      <title>Are You a Mariner?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/24/are_you_a_mariner</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The Mariners run the waterways They build boats fish and connect our world by wind and sea A Mariner charts their course by the stars By trade and salty wisdom they dema]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jun 24, 2010  07:56 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/24/are_you_a_mariner</guid>
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      <title>So Absolutely Amazing</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/17/so_absolutely_amazing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Trackers International recently journeyed to the Kalahari to learn what tracking really means with the help of some well known experts the San Bushmen


    
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      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jun 17, 2010  07:36 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/17/so_absolutely_amazing</guid>
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      <title>Leading the Way</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/11/leading_the_way</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
You send your kids to Trackers to be free and become competent in nature Well what about you Its just as important that you take the same opportunity to reaffirm your ow]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jun 11, 2010  07:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/11/leading_the_way</guid>
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      <title>Outdoor School, The Epic</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/11/outdoor_school_the_epic</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
There is a place called The Outdoor School Officially you could call it Multnomah County Outdoor School but the reality is MESD Outdoor School is the spring from which ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jun 11, 2010  07:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/11/outdoor_school_the_epic</guid>
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      <title>Are You a Wilder?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/10/are_you_a_wilder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The Wilders are caretakers They tend to the balance of their village They listen to the land as they help abundance flow They guide the needs of the people into harmony w]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jun 10, 2010  09:13 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/10/are_you_a_wilder</guid>
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      <title>Invisibility</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/02/invisibility</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
As a tracker I dont like being the center of anything not the woods and especially not the world I dont want to be noticed Im in love with how insignificant I know I]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jun 02, 2010  05:17 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/02/invisibility</guid>
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      <title>Pain</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/02/pain</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its time to let kids get blackberry scratches in a briar patch fort Its time to let them be cold and wet and shiver a little Its time to not panic when their knife nic]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jun 02, 2010  12:31 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/06/02/pain</guid>
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      <title>Your Kids Raised by Wolves</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/28/your_kids_raised_by_wolves</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its time to be honest about wilderness schools Today Im going to out TrackersNW and our ilk Were not simply here to show your kids a fun or educational time outside Cu]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, May 28, 2010  09:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/28/your_kids_raised_by_wolves</guid>
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      <title>Choose your Guild</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/26/choose_your_guild</link>
      <description><![CDATA[


Who are you Tell us





Remember our Story Try a free-day where you learn more about our Full-Time Wilderness Immersi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, May 26, 2010  10:15 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/26/choose_your_guild</guid>
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      <title>My Soccer Team</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/20/my_soccer_team</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Im excited to eat crow I have ranted raved and praised about lessons supposedly learned during my 18 years of outdoor education about theoretical wisdom gained while wor]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, May 20, 2010  08:22 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/20/my_soccer_team</guid>
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      <title>The Ideal Village</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/18/the_ideal_village</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Theres no such thing as the Ideal Village Too often eco-villages communities or organizations are founded on ideology What you get with ideologies is people who are less]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, May 18, 2010  10:48 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/18/the_ideal_village</guid>
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      <title>Mentoring Mathematicians</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/12/mentoring_mathematicians</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
How do you change the world Often outdoor educators clamor for a formula or model to do it They are looking for a perfect curriculum or slogan to reconnect folks to nature]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, May 12, 2010  08:56 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/12/mentoring_mathematicians</guid>
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      <title>The Edgy </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/12/the_edgy__wild_portland</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Where do you journey with the family on a sunny Spring or Summer Saturday I grew up in Portland Milwaukie actually so heres my rendition of whats awesome out there Ta]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, May 12, 2010  08:30 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/12/the_edgy__wild_portland</guid>
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      <title>A World That Needs To Exist</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/06/a_world_that_needs_to_exist</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The entire point of Trackers To be ambassadors for a world that needs to existnbspWhat is that world We dont have an answer All we have is a vision one that moves mo]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, May 06, 2010  12:43 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/06/a_world_that_needs_to_exist</guid>
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      <title>Family Deficit Disorder</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/05/family_deficit_disorder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A while back a book rocked the environmental education world It was called Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Louv coined the term nature deficit disorder to reflec]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, May 05, 2010  10:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/05/05/family_deficit_disorder</guid>
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      <title>Community Skills</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/29/community_skills</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I grew up in a very big Italian family At our reunions everyones always happy and joyous to see each other We laugh kids play and the old people keep us together exactly]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Apr 29, 2010  08:29 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/29/community_skills</guid>
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      <title>Woefully Unprepared</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/29/woefully_unprepared</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I debated if I was going to write about this but here goes Apparently the Boy Scouts now offer anbspVideo Game badge


This may well be the seventh sign of the new a]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Apr 29, 2010  07:38 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/29/woefully_unprepared</guid>
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      <title>Park it Forward</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/28/park_it_forward</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Ive got a secret The other day we had a booth at the Earth Day fair put on by Portland Parks and Recreation and City Repair So many people came up to tell me how happy th]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Apr 28, 2010  07:19 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/28/park_it_forward</guid>
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      <title>Crime and Punishment</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/23/crime_and_punishment</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
If a kid does something wrong how do you fix it Unfortunately in our world when you make a mistake you get punished However cutting off television often does nothing]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Apr 23, 2010  03:23 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/23/crime_and_punishment</guid>
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      <title>Call for Support: Book on Wolves in Oregon</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/20/call_for_support_book_on_wolves_in_oregon</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
This week were offering what I feel is an important guest blog David Moskowitz a friend and colleague is writing a book on wolves returning to the Pacific Northwest Its]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Apr 20, 2010  08:39 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/20/call_for_support_book_on_wolves_in_oregon</guid>
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      <title>Familiar Values</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/14/familiar_values</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I have deep roots Seemingly gnarled thick claws of a Douglas Fir sink me into a place I cannot leave Tracking Nature and Awareness are not defined by how much I think I ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Apr 14, 2010  12:19 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/14/familiar_values</guid>
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      <title>Camps, Cowboys and Horse Whisperers</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/13/camps_cowboys_and_horse_whisperers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Trying to keep so many people happy is sometimes hard But its my job While I personally dont always get to enjoy the fruits of my labors thats reserved for kids par]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Apr 13, 2010  10:53 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/13/camps_cowboys_and_horse_whisperers</guid>
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      <title>The Incredibly Bodacious and Highly Sinister Schemes of Trackers Earth</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/07/the_incredibly_bodacious_and_highly_sinister_schemes_of_trackers_earth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I begin this blog by thanking all the great people that have brought our organization this far In the past 5 years we have made a name for ourselves and begun to train a hi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Apr 07, 2010  10:54 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/07/the_incredibly_bodacious_and_highly_sinister_schemes_of_trackers_earth</guid>
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      <title>The Nature of Money</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/07/the_nature_of_money</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I grew up in a working-class household Learning how money moves in the world was a struggle for me Yet I also grew up in home that valued freedom of its children above all]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Apr 07, 2010  09:48 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/04/07/the_nature_of_money</guid>
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      <title>Ranger or Wilder</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/30/ranger_or_wilder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Lately our kids programs have been drawn into Guilds Rangers Wilders Mariners and Artisans In looking over our adult programs I realized they naturally run along thos]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 30, 2010  07:24 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/30/ranger_or_wilder</guid>
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      <title>Remember</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/30/remember</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

I was 15 when I first began working with children My mother Louise Marie Deis gave me sage advice in my first days as an educator…


Remember what its like to be ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 30, 2010  07:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/30/remember</guid>
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      <title>Why These Skills</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/24/why_these_skills</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Everyday I ask myselfnbspWhy these skillsnbspWhy do we dedicate ourselves to relearning ancient arts of wilderness living homesteading awareness and nature connect]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Mar 24, 2010  05:54 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/24/why_these_skills</guid>
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      <title>Camp Open House, March 27</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/23/camp_open_house_march_27</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

When March 27 10am-2pm


Where TrackersHQ 5040 SE Milwaukie Avenue Portland Oregon 97202


Come one come all to ournbspCamp Open House this Saturday March]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 23, 2010  04:26 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/23/camp_open_house_march_27</guid>
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      <title>Tracking Workout Video</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/16/tracking_workout_video</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Ive always had a hard time explaining what tracking truly is I usually claim its like falling down the rabbit hole Thankfully one of Jades videos tells this story of Tr]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 16, 2010  09:05 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/16/tracking_workout_video</guid>
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      <title>If I Was A Carpenter</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/16/if_i_was_a_carpenter</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I admit to feeling great pride as I see great ideas come to fruition at Trackers When I first visitednbspour newnbspwoodworking classes and sawnbsp5-8 year olds using]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 16, 2010  08:31 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/16/if_i_was_a_carpenter</guid>
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      <title>Keeping It Real</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/08/keeping_it_real</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Today our world has a different view of children than the one held for nearly 100000 years of humans living on this Earth Back in the day we never needed a manual a book]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Mar 08, 2010  10:33 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/08/keeping_it_real</guid>
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      <title>The Path to the Village</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/08/the_path_to_the_village</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
How do we get to a real Village Where will we find a place of deeper family connections and roots


Before I lay this out remember the old axiom All models are wrong]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Mar 08, 2010  10:04 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/08/the_path_to_the_village</guid>
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      <title>David the Gnome</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/05/david_the_gnome</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I really enjoy walking in the woods with my friend David While I know he holds an incredible breadth of skill and awareness its more that his knowledge blooms from consta]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Mar 05, 2010  07:51 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/05/david_the_gnome</guid>
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      <title>Riddles Answered</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/04/riddles_answered</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Many parents still have questions about our Houses amp Guilds curriculum…



What is the Rangers Guild Rangers train wilderness skills such as survival invisibilit]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Mar 04, 2010  10:47 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/04/riddles_answered</guid>
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      <title>The Curriculum of Shadows</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/02/the_curriculum_of_shadows</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

At Trackers Earth we offer several core studies for outdoor lore wilderness survival tracking homesteading wild plants and regenerative ecological relationships But t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Mar 02, 2010  01:28 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/03/02/the_curriculum_of_shadows</guid>
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      <title>Building a Fire Shelter</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/25/building_a_fire_shelter</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Jade a student in our TEAMS Wilderness Immersion Program has been doing a video diary for Winter Term His videos are fantastic you can see more at our youtube page Here]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Feb 25, 2010  08:51 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/25/building_a_fire_shelter</guid>
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      <title>Where Wild Kids Roam</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/24/where_wild_kids_roam</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Whats it like to be a kid in the Village You have work to do play to work at and adults to emulate nbspYou have forests to explore creeks to walk and frogs to catch ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Feb 24, 2010  09:45 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/24/where_wild_kids_roam</guid>
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      <title>Cattitude</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/23/cattitude</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its snowing in the Marmot Valley Last time we had weather like this was in November when Molly and I were tracking a bobcat through the wildlife sanctuary We came upon a ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Feb 23, 2010  09:29 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/23/cattitude</guid>
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      <title>Remaking the Village</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/18/remaking_the_village</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Humans were born to live in families connected to the land around them Im not talking about small nuclear units of two three or five people on a postage stamp lot Instea]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Feb 18, 2010  10:25 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/18/remaking_the_village</guid>
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      <title>Bringing Back Camp</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/17/bringing_back_camp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
“Old school” in outdoor education refers to when camps used to have zip lines chopping wood swimming holes and one hundred other things that make my liability alarm sc]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Feb 17, 2010  02:07 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/17/bringing_back_camp</guid>
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      <title>A Challenge to Outdoor Ed</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/12/a_challenge_to_outdoor_ed</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Every year outdoor education adds more and more limits to what kids can do Were swiftly reaching the point where they will only be allowed to carry a sack lunch and tromp]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Feb 12, 2010  10:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/12/a_challenge_to_outdoor_ed</guid>
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      <title>The Bad News Otters</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/11/the_bad_news_otters</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Ill probably never get my TrackersNW SoccerTEAM Gabe one of our immersion instructors is an ace soccer player football for all our non-yankee readers It was the classi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Feb 11, 2010  11:42 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/11/the_bad_news_otters</guid>
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      <title>Cheesy Goats</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/10/cheesy_goats</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
On this episode of TrackersTV we milk the goats and make cheese with parsley sage rosemary and thyme Simon and Garfunkel should be proud




            
       ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Feb 10, 2010  08:37 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/10/cheesy_goats</guid>
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      <title>A Culture That Needs to Exist</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/04/a_culture_that_needs_to_exist</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
What is the purpose of Trackers To be ambassadors for a culture that does not exist… yetnbspWhat culture Im seriously talking about autonomous families of hunter-gat]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Feb 04, 2010  02:19 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/04/a_culture_that_needs_to_exist</guid>
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      <title>Staying on Track: Teen Intern Training and Work-Study</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/02/staying_on_track_teen_intern_training_and_workstudy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Trackers started as a tracking and wilderness skills club for teens Now 5-years later I find myself intensely scrutinizing what we offer always We provide an incredible ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Feb 02, 2010  09:48 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/02/02/staying_on_track_teen_intern_training_and_workstudy</guid>
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      <title>Wilderness Awareness Cool</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/28/wilderness_awareness_cool</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
What is a kindred spirit I learned my definition from the sweet yet sincere story of Anne of Green Gablesnbspby Lucy Maud Montgomery A kindred spirit is not necessarily ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jan 28, 2010  12:34 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/28/wilderness_awareness_cool</guid>
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      <title>A Rangers Calm</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/27/a_rangers_calm</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
In both book and movie Lord of the Rings aims for grace nbspThats the irony of our Rangers Guild


Lately Ive been asking kids what they want to be - A Ranger sur]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 27, 2010  12:29 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/27/a_rangers_calm</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Kids: Reminder for Early Bird Discounts</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/25/trackers_kids_reminder_for_early_bird_discounts</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our spring break and summer camp early bird discounts end in February Remember to sign up soon and take advantage of discounts from 12-18 off tuition


Summer Camps e]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Jan 25, 2010  01:37 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/25/trackers_kids_reminder_for_early_bird_discounts</guid>
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      <title>Wilder Children</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/20/wilder_children</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
In Laura Ingalls Wilders classic Little Housenbspbooks we see children tending to livestock mending clothes and planting fields In many hunter-gatherer cultures youth h]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 20, 2010  08:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/20/wilder_children</guid>
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      <title>Update: Home School </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/14/update_home_school__after_school_open_house_is_january_26</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A typo in yesterdays blognewsletter listed thenbspHome School amp After School Open House on January 28 its actually January 26 6pm-7pm Our apologies for any confu]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jan 14, 2010  12:51 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/14/update_home_school__after_school_open_house_is_january_26</guid>
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      <title>TrackersTV</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/06/trackerstv</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its video day at Trackers Today we present our Outdoor Immersion Program building a shelter and our instructor Jamey dressed up as the Marvel Comic Superhero Deadpool H]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 06, 2010  08:41 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/06/trackerstv</guid>
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      <title>Leadership vs Family</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/05/leadership_vs_family</link>
      <description><![CDATA[

Leadership is not necessarily becoming the captain of industry or icon of fashion our culture paints it to be Nor is it the sage guru clamored upon by the flock of self-h]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 05, 2010  06:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2010/01/05/leadership_vs_family</guid>
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      <title>If You Build It</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/30/if_you_build_it</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Ive written a lot about the Guilds of our new Houses amp Guilds curriculum yet weve purposely revealed very little about the Houses In starting this conversation I]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 30, 2009  02:28 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/30/if_you_build_it</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Year in Review: 2009</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/24/trackers_year_in_review_2009</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its true theres a Trackers Family One day it was just there We get together over food we gather land we love and stories that make us both laugh and cry For anyone lis]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 24, 2009  03:42 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/24/trackers_year_in_review_2009</guid>
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      <title>Houses </title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/22/houses__guilds</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Im really excited about our upcomingnbspHouses amp Guilds program at Trackers Originally intended to launch in Summer we postponed our Winter After School and Home Sc]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Dec 22, 2009  07:03 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/22/houses__guilds</guid>
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      <title>Tracking and Awareness: Family</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/17/tracking_and_awareness_family</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
One day I sat down with Jon Young a tracking mentor of mine to watch a documentary called The Great Dance Its the tale of a family of San Bushmen simply living their life]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 17, 2009  11:01 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/17/tracking_and_awareness_family</guid>
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      <title>2010 Summer Camps Have Arrived</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/16/2010_summer_camps_have_arrived</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
This is my favorite time of year releasing ournbspsummer campnbspschedule and celebrating the holidays Here are some highlights


-Epic favorites are back such a]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 16, 2009  08:41 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/16/2010_summer_camps_have_arrived</guid>
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      <title>Holiday Party and Kids Yoga really at 10am</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/12/holiday_party_and_kids_yoga_really_at_10am</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
For our youth newsletter on Thursday I said kids yoga starts at 9am Kids yoga actually begins at 10am and the regular Trackers Village Holiday Party begins at 11am


My]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Sat, Dec 12, 2009  10:12 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/12/holiday_party_and_kids_yoga_really_at_10am</guid>
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      <title>The Theater of Camp</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/10/the_theater_of_camp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
When I was a kid I wanted to be a filmmaker I saw Star Wars Indiana Jones and the Right Stuff one to many times Today Im not to shabby with a video camera yet my passion]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 10, 2009  12:11 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/10/the_theater_of_camp</guid>
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      <title>Our House and Hearth</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/09/our_house_and_hearth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
This morning I was looking at pictures of both ancient and contemporary longhouses You find them in the Pacific Northwest Coast Scandinavia Taiwan Nepal Northeast Ameri]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Dec 09, 2009  09:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/09/our_house_and_hearth</guid>
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      <title>What Would Jason Bourne Do?</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/03/what_would_jason_bourne_do</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our intern training program just finished a weekend of making bows tracking deer and watching The Bourne Identity I admit this spy film may not directly relate to Nature E]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Dec 03, 2009  12:03 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/03/what_would_jason_bourne_do</guid>
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      <title>Winter Break Discounts</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/01/winter_break_discounts</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I was supposed to send a reminder on Monday about our early registration discount for Winter Break ending midnight December 1 tonight Just to make sure all our families ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Dec 01, 2009  01:15 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/12/01/winter_break_discounts</guid>
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      <title>Thanksgiving Harvest: Wapato</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/25/thanksgiving_harvest_wapato</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our friend Becky Lerner at FirstWayscom is doing another week of urban wandering and living entirely on wild foods Im proud that the Trackers family is there to help her ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Nov 25, 2009  01:43 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/25/thanksgiving_harvest_wapato</guid>
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      <title>Simplicity of the Fox</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/25/simplicity_of_the_fox</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Of course we all know simplicity does not mean stupid It can actually mean our days are slow we hang out under cedar trees and enjoy the Westerly wind


Please really ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Nov 25, 2009  10:10 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/25/simplicity_of_the_fox</guid>
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      <title>Letting Plants Trust You</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/18/letting_plants_trust_you</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Every March we get a rush of people interested in wild edible and medicinal plant classes Its always exciting to make new friends teach new people and experience the abund]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Nov 18, 2009  03:55 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/18/letting_plants_trust_you</guid>
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      <title>Infallible</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/12/infallible</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I was once talking to a leader of another major Wilderness School They told me that while challenges and difficult things occur at their school they need people to believe ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 12, 2009  09:28 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/12/infallible</guid>
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      <title>More than Wilderness Survival</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/05/more_than_wilderness_survival</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Wilderness survival has many meanings It could describe an emergency where you need to find simple shelter to stay warm It could mean a leisurely weekend trip where you li]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Nov 05, 2009  11:15 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/05/more_than_wilderness_survival</guid>
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      <title>Wild Child</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/04/wild_child</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our camps appear to be just fun and games stories and adventures At moments kids may even gasp learn something In truth these programs are places to retune ourselves t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Nov 04, 2009  09:02 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/11/04/wild_child</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Community Events: Fall 2009</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/30/trackers_community_events_fall_2009</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Just a reminder for a few of the upcoming community events with Trackers


Tonight October 30 2009 7pp-11pm…

All Hallows Eve Hootenanny Hoedown A wild and local f]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Oct 30, 2009  10:06 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/30/trackers_community_events_fall_2009</guid>
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      <title>OPB and Trackers Building Boats</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/29/opb_and_trackers_building_boats</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Ed Jahn rock star producer for Oregon Field Guide did a segment on Trackers building our last umiak Heres the video

 

Featured program


Umiak Building and]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 29, 2009  08:06 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/29/opb_and_trackers_building_boats</guid>
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      <title>Never Normal</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/28/never_normal</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I was the kid who hated playing games singing songs and other normal kid things I was passionate about playing baseball making human traps sci-fi and BB guns 


We o]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Oct 28, 2009  10:22 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/28/never_normal</guid>
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      <title>Noble Muppets</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/22/noble_muppets</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Theres not a word yet for old friends whove just met

Part heaven part space or have I found my place

You can just visit but I plan to stay

Im going to go b]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 22, 2009  07:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/22/noble_muppets</guid>
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      <title>You're a Trackers Parent when...</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/21/youre_a_trackers_parent_when</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The top 5 ways you know your a Trackers Parent is when


5 You agree that Peter Pan and the Lost Boys would run a very fine summer camp


4 Your child considers a ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Oct 21, 2009  09:59 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/21/youre_a_trackers_parent_when</guid>
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      <title>Pirates vs Laura Ingalls Wilder</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/14/pirates_vs_laura_ingalls_wilder</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
At Trackers were well known for camps with adventure action and edginess While we do relish this reputation theres also a quieter gentler side to us Offering experienc]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Oct 14, 2009  01:31 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/14/pirates_vs_laura_ingalls_wilder</guid>
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      <title>Village Progress</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/08/village_progress</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
In the village someone will always be frustrated with someone else There are times when we have conflicts concerns and problems we need to work out Unfortunately to ofte]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Oct 08, 2009  07:51 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/08/village_progress</guid>
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      <title>Boys Won't Be Boys</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/07/boys_wont_be_boys</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our culture sends young men so many mixed messages


Tough and strong makes a man along with tough and strong is a bad man

Wrestling is bad along with violent movi]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Oct 07, 2009  10:35 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/07/boys_wont_be_boys</guid>
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      <title>Trackers RealityTV</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/02/trackers_realitytv</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Whenever Molly my wife turns on the reality TV show Project Runway I secretly love to watch it My interest doesnt lie in the faux drama of competition or conflict the pr]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Oct 02, 2009  10:26 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/10/02/trackers_realitytv</guid>
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      <title>The Village is in the Living Rooms</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/24/the_village_is_in_the_living_rooms</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Petersburg is a small fishing town on Mitkof Island in Southeast Alaska This summer I took a trip with my wife Molly visiting her familys ancestral home A slate with 190]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Sep 24, 2009  08:59 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/24/the_village_is_in_the_living_rooms</guid>
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      <title>Freedom Cabin 2</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/22/freedom_cabin_2</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
This Monday I taught what was probably the best program of my entire life A group of kids came up to the Trackers Homestead and we simply hung out for the day Well not r]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Sep 22, 2009  05:49 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/22/freedom_cabin_2</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Archer Wallpaper</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/16/trackers_archer_wallpaper</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Its coming Trackers The Animated Series Download the wallpaper

]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Sep 16, 2009  04:47 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/16/trackers_archer_wallpaper</guid>
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      <title>The Chopping Block</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/16/the_chopping_block</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Last week at our Fall Nature of the Village Skills Share I watched our Immersion Program Director Jason Craban knead a newly formed loaf of mozzarella cheese He made it f]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Sep 16, 2009  02:28 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/16/the_chopping_block</guid>
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      <title>Freedom Cabin</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/15/freedom_cabin</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Im excited about Cabin Homesteading the home school program Molly and I are hosting beginning this September 21 Every Monday for 9 weeks a group of kids journey to the ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Sep 15, 2009  09:53 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/15/freedom_cabin</guid>
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      <title>Thank you sir, Thank you ma'am</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/09/thank_you_sir_thank_you_maam</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Whenever I take a camp of kids out into world of adults I often encourage them to say Thank you sir or thank you maam or Much obliged thank you so very much and so on]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Sep 09, 2009  08:11 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/09/thank_you_sir_thank_you_maam</guid>
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      <title>Tracking</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/03/tracking</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
What is tracking An ancient science A way of seeing the world


In the face of those who claim its an art to covet or master I say that Tracking is one way to realize]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Sep 03, 2009  09:53 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/03/tracking</guid>
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      <title>Yes sir, yes ma'am</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/01/yes_sir_yes_maam</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I think]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Sep 01, 2009  02:09 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/09/01/yes_sir_yes_maam</guid>
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      <title>Charlemagne's Web</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/28/charlemagnes_web</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Who all is living out on the new Trackers Homestead besides Molly and I Well heres you chance to meet some of the new tenants and old friends such as our rabbit Charl]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 28, 2009  11:21 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/28/charlemagnes_web</guid>
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      <title>The porch, the garden and the forest</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/27/the_porch_the_garden_and_the_forest</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Through Trackers I live a life where many many people want to have meetings with me Most of its enjoyable and the opportunity for the many diverse connections is both epic]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 27, 2009  07:36 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/27/the_porch_the_garden_and_the_forest</guid>
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      <title>5 foods for fall family harvest</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/21/5_foods_for_fall_family_harvest</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Fall is here Whats coming up to pick What should you read up and research more about to keep your family well fed


1 Apples pears and more My wife Molly will be an]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 21, 2009  09:08 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/21/5_foods_for_fall_family_harvest</guid>
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      <title>My Session with 15 Therapists</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/20/my_session_with_15_therapists</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I recently taught a short program to psychology students at Lewis and Clark College so they could better apply connection to nature in their practice I think people were ex]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 20, 2009  07:20 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/20/my_session_with_15_therapists</guid>
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      <title>Wood</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/13/wood</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
How many children work with wood anymore How many useful things are truly built by their hands Where do they get an opportunity to feel proud and useful beyond the abstrac]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 13, 2009  11:22 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/13/wood</guid>
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      <title>The Curse of the Tracker</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/12/the_curse_of_the_tracker</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
A tracker feels sewn into their place and people They get to know their land their village through daily conversation in a language older than words They peel back layers]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Aug 12, 2009  04:43 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/12/the_curse_of_the_tracker</guid>
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      <title>Am I good enough</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/07/am_i_good_enough</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I remember being a kid and feeling Am I good enough I also see this
in the eyes of children whove had a challenging day and need to go talk with Tony Funny
how me t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Aug 07, 2009  09:23 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/07/am_i_good_enough</guid>
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      <title>Happy Birthday to me!</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/06/happy_birthday_to_me</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Today I turn 34 years of age Do I feel that old Pretty much


So what am I going to do Throw a party of course Not really for myself but to see my family and friend]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Aug 06, 2009  09:44 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/06/happy_birthday_to_me</guid>
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      <title>Eloquence, plus Martin Prechtel is coming to town</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/03/eloquence_plus_martin_prechtel_is_coming_to_town</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I first heard about Martín Prechtel from Willem Larsen Willem is one of those friends that would always recommend I read something that Id normally wouldnt read Once I ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, Aug 03, 2009  11:03 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/08/03/eloquence_plus_martin_prechtel_is_coming_to_town</guid>
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      <title>Fear</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/29/fear</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I was one of those kids who had fear rule his life How My family loved me I never had to be hungry I had a great big yard to play in Im not sure what made me so darn s]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jul 29, 2009  09:16 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/29/fear</guid>
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      <title>5 things your kids can't do at Trackers camp but should do at home</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/29/5_things_your_kids_cant_do_at_trackers_camp_but_should_do_at_home</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Believe it or not there are quite a few things we cant do at Trackers Though we work hard to be unique offering children real adventures and rites of passage for learning]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jul 29, 2009  03:44 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/29/5_things_your_kids_cant_do_at_trackers_camp_but_should_do_at_home</guid>
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      <title>Freedom Camp</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/23/freedom_camp</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
This week Ive been teaching a camp called Freedom Camp I thought I knew what autonomy and independence meant to kids Im fortunate to have learned much more about it Tra]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 23, 2009  08:59 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/23/freedom_camp</guid>
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      <title>The Village Word part 2</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/23/the_village_word_part_2</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Warning todays blog begins as a slight rant and ends as a call
for grand improvement to what Trackers and other like us offer Normal
cheeriness will resume next week]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 23, 2009  08:09 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/23/the_village_word_part_2</guid>
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      <title>Family Camps</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/17/family_camps</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
We do a lot We build kayaks teach wilderness survival skills instruct about wild and edible plants and have all sorts of adventures We are brave we are bold and theres]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, Jul 17, 2009  06:49 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/17/family_camps</guid>
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      <title>A Long Time on this Earth</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/15/a_long_time_on_this_earth</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Im surrounded by fascinating people We have a master bowyer and
flintknapper our immersion instructor is one of the best
leatherworkers in the Pacific Northwest Tracke]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jul 15, 2009  08:38 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/15/a_long_time_on_this_earth</guid>
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      <title>Competency vs Kindness</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/09/competency_vs_kindness</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Competent or kind What type of people make a community thrive Question I often hear in my personal village


How many of us can parallel park a 35 foot trailer with a ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, Jul 09, 2009  02:34 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/07/09/competency_vs_kindness</guid>
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      <title>Welcoming Imperfection</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/21/welcoming_imperfection</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I was a starry eyed kid after reading Thoreaus Walden at 14 years I became convinced that immersion into nature was the only solution to my classically miserable teenage t]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 21, 2009  09:07 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/21/welcoming_imperfection</guid>
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      <title>Trackers Needs More Adventure</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/13/trackers_needs_more_adventure</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
I got this email the other day…




I wanted to let you know that the summer camp Bend classes for 9 year olds seems more adventurous than the Portland selection Is ]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 13, 2009  08:44 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/13/trackers_needs_more_adventure</guid>
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      <title>The Galactica 2</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/07/the_galactica_2</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
Our full-time Wilderness Immersion program is currently building a traditional 24-foot umiak This new Trackers vessel will be called the Galactica
We named it after the s]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, Jan 07, 2009  03:52 PM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/07/the_galactica_2</guid>
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      <title>The Galactica</title>
      <link>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/06/the_galactica</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
At this moment our full-time adult immersion program is building a traditional 24-foot umiak Its the 5th of such boats weve built at Trackers Were calling it the Galacti]]></description>
      <author>Tony Deis</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, Jan 06, 2009  10:14 AM</pubDate>
      <guid>http://trackerspdx.com/blog/posts/2009/01/06/the_galactica</guid>
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