Learn why it’s not always a terrible idea to wear cotton outdoors, read what one semester student discovered about valuing bravery over perfection, and see how to make tasty biscuits while camping.
Photo by Nicholette HilbrichMany seasoned campers will tell you never to wear cotton outdoors, possibly even referencing the dramatic catchphrase “cotton kills.” But the reality is that there are times when you actually should wear cotton in the backcountry—and it won’t kill you!
Learn when to wear cotton outdoors
Photo by Alison Peterson“Constantly in pursuit of unattainable perfection, I spent a lot of time chalking up my shortcomings to my own inadequacies. My semester in Baja changed that...what I viewed as a lack of ability was really a lack of bravery. Bravery to take a risk, bravery to do what I’ve spent my whole life avoiding: fail.”—Mairin Rogers, Fall Semester in Baja
Read Mairin's Story
Try out this tasty recipe on your next camping trip! We added cheese to this batch, and encourage you to experiment (hint: adding chocolate chips or dried fruit is a great way to make scones).
See how to make biscuits
