Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve never been out to see us here at Mountain Shepherd (or it has been awhile), it might be time to plan your next visit. We’ve been busy making some upgrades to the property, updating the website, and adding in new courses. We think you’ll be pleased with what...
Sep 18, 2018 | News
Introducing “GEMS for G.I.R.L.s” from Girls Empowered by Mountain Shepherd (GEMS) and Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council! This unique set of experiences for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors combines the four Girl Scout Program Pillars with the backcountry...Feb 12, 2018 | News
At Mountain Shepherd, we believe each person, regardless of life experience, can learn to navigate the outdoors and respond to unexpected challenges. We also agree that learning outdoors, about anything, and even shifting activities typically done indoors out to a...Feb 2, 2018 | News
GEMS camp explores the connections between learning survival skills and learning to lead. by Beth JoJack ’98 If Allie Mitchem ever finds herself among the cast of TV’s Survivor, she’s certain to be in high demand as an alliance partner—even at the tender age of 13....Jan 4, 2018 | News
At Mountain Shepherd, we believe each person, regardless of life experience, can learn to navigate the outdoors and respond to unexpected challenges. We also agree that learning outdoors, about anything, and even shifting activities typically done indoors out to a...Jul 21, 2016 | News
Posted on The Roanoke Times: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:45 pm By Kylee Sapp kylee.sapp@roanoke.com 981-3435 During their last hike of the week, four middle school girls showed off their survival skills when they came across a small “crashed” plane and one of their...