February 1, 2021

              As the tire-on-gravel crunching comes to a halt and the van doors burst open, the inviting fresh, cool breeze hits Graham’s face. He inhales the familiar smell of pine, as memories of past adventures reinvigorate his excitement. Even as the youth spill out of the van, it feels quiet. They are suddenly too focused on adventure prep to chitchat. Bikes get unloaded and checked. Elbow pads, knee pads, goggles, helmet — checked. A couple of snacks are stuffed into an empty pocket. The perfect entanglement of eager anticipation, nervousness and delight reverberates through...

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November 24, 2020

    This year’s 2019/2020 annual report is all about milestones and legacy. While our official 75th-year celebration is postponed till next year, post-pandemic, we are celebrating by sharing about our past and present in this report. We also invite you to look forward to our special 75th-year website coming soon.

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