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In late August of 2018, I joined the board of directors for the "Azimuth Check Foundation". (http://www.acfne.org)
After a successful first season, with our "Operation Mountain Resolve" initiative, to get Service Members off the couch and on the Snow, through out New England at various 'Salute to Service" Days in NH, and a Biathlon camp in Maine. We are moving into summer operations.
This past winter, we sponsored and funnelled service members of all branches and era's of servious to various events through our partners such as NEDS, AbilitiesPlus, ASPNC, and their host resorts such as Cannon, Loon, Attitash & Bretton Woods.
Now we are looking for more partners and events for the other months of the year.
So, if you know of veterans events or events for first responders in New England, let us know.
If you are a veteran, or know a veteran who works as a summer time coach or guide service, and want to team up for veterans events, please let us know.....
Our first event for this summer will be a day of Rock Climbing at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway NH, with local guide & 'Azimuth Check Athlete", AJ Hunter. More to follow, as the 4 feet of snow is still melting, and everyone is still enjoying spring skiing.
But, if you are interested, in participating or becoming an Azimuth Check Athlete, let me know!
After a successful first season, with our "Operation Mountain Resolve" initiative, to get Service Members off the couch and on the Snow, through out New England at various 'Salute to Service" Days in NH, and a Biathlon camp in Maine. We are moving into summer operations.
This past winter, we sponsored and funnelled service members of all branches and era's of servious to various events through our partners such as NEDS, AbilitiesPlus, ASPNC, and their host resorts such as Cannon, Loon, Attitash & Bretton Woods.
Now we are looking for more partners and events for the other months of the year.
So, if you know of veterans events or events for first responders in New England, let us know.
If you are a veteran, or know a veteran who works as a summer time coach or guide service, and want to team up for veterans events, please let us know.....
Our first event for this summer will be a day of Rock Climbing at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway NH, with local guide & 'Azimuth Check Athlete", AJ Hunter. More to follow, as the 4 feet of snow is still melting, and everyone is still enjoying spring skiing.
But, if you are interested, in participating or becoming an Azimuth Check Athlete, let me know!
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Rock climbing
Mountain Climbing
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Skiing
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I am not a skier. I was the European Masters racquetball champ in 1984
Played for the Army. Go army beat Navy.
Played for the Army. Go army beat Navy.
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CPT Ray Gilmore
Do you live in New England? And want to try and get a veterans league going in your area?
Skiing was my sport into college, then it was rugby on the way on and in the service after...
So, skiing was an easy way for me to measure my activity and progress, compared to how well I did before my injury.
My number days, results in races, all means of external validation of forward progress in recovery....
Sharing your knowledge of racquetball, could help other service members open their minds.... and expand their horizons.
Skiing was my sport into college, then it was rugby on the way on and in the service after...
So, skiing was an easy way for me to measure my activity and progress, compared to how well I did before my injury.
My number days, results in races, all means of external validation of forward progress in recovery....
Sharing your knowledge of racquetball, could help other service members open their minds.... and expand their horizons.
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Most Interesting... Looks a lot Like The Old Outward Bound Program On The 70's & 80's... Thanks For The Info And Share...
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CPT Ray Gilmore
Same concept; get out of the 6 inch box over our shoulders. By getting focused in the moment, through sport or any other form of recreational activity.....
I also use gardening, archery, golf, and when I am able I Mountain Bike with my kids.
In that moment of the shot; whether with a arrow or a golf club; if you loose the slightest focus, and you are off target, by a mile.
Focusing on the shot is a tool to teach mindfulness in the moment.
For me, ski racing at speeds in excess of 60 mph... where minute movements can have catastrophic results, is when I feel healthiest in my head...
Because in addition to the mental break, I am flooding my system with endorphins, and getting exercise in a way that doesn't usually hurt.
I also use gardening, archery, golf, and when I am able I Mountain Bike with my kids.
In that moment of the shot; whether with a arrow or a golf club; if you loose the slightest focus, and you are off target, by a mile.
Focusing on the shot is a tool to teach mindfulness in the moment.
For me, ski racing at speeds in excess of 60 mph... where minute movements can have catastrophic results, is when I feel healthiest in my head...
Because in addition to the mental break, I am flooding my system with endorphins, and getting exercise in a way that doesn't usually hurt.
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