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Nighttime Fun

A few days ago I described a typical day at camp up until supper time. Our nights are action packed as well. Alpine at dusk might be my favorite time ...

Weekend Fun

Saturdays are action packed activity days just like Monday through Friday around here. We woke at 7 Central like normal. At 7:15 sleepy campers make t...

A Task of Exceeding Difficulty

Wednesday and Thursday have been rain free except for a tiny little shower during lunch today. By the time we filed down the ramps of the dining hall ...

Food at Alpine

Sunny skies have abounded these last couple days. The heat has climbed back a bit but humidity has remained low. All in all, great camp days for early...

Cool Weather Weekend

First, our apologies for no photos being posted yesterday and today. We’ve had some technical difficulties with our upload program. Our media crew has...

Welcome to Second Term

My name is Glenn Breazeale. My wife, Carter, and I are the directors at Alpine. It is my privelege to share a little news from the Mountain every few ...

Play Me Some Mountain Music

It was such an action packed day yesterday that I didn’t have a chance to post an update.  I’ll try to fill you in on some of the details.  Mountain D...

Lifetime Friendships

Carter and I received this text yesterday from a former camper and staff member: “Come July I will have known [this friend] for ten years and yesterda...

Twist and Shout

Richard gave us an extra long shower period yesterday afternoon. That could only mean one thing. The Desoto girls are coming! Last night was a perfect...

Trip Day Musings

I’m happy to report that our Chief 2’s arrived home safe and sound last night about 9PM CDT. Spirits were high as they reported a fun and challenging ...