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Hi, I'm Rob! I own and operate Wilder Outdoors. I've been working with kids and families in the outdoors for over 20 years. When I was young, I struggled with anxiety and had a hard time finding "my place" in the world. That all changed when I discovered the outdoors. I would spend hours exploring the woods near my house and eventually learned that skills like firebuilding, knot-tying, fishing, and navigation can help you thrive in the outdoors. What's more, the confidence I gained from those experiences spread to other areas of my life. As an adult, my passion is to share those experiences and skills with kids and their families. Whether it's I've leading trips through the mountains of West Virginia, backpacking with a group of teens in the forests of Central and Northern Arizona, or teaching people to fish from a canoe in Minnesota's 10,000 lakes, my goal is to help people feel a little more at home in the outdoors. If you're willing to join me, I'd love to help your family on their journey. Just shoot me an email at wilderoutdooracademy@gmail.com or click the link below to get started!