Gain Your Outside Perspective

Outside Perspectives is making great strides this year, increasing our reach and support of youth -- especially underserved youth. We have big expeditions with YEP and COBA fast approaching and have set our sights on becoming a completely MOBILE OPERATION   as soon as possible. HELP US REALIZE OUR GOAL! Our final puzzle piece is  to RAISE $2400 for   the purchase of an enclosed TRAILER, allowing us to transport equipment to our expeditions.  Feel free to offer whatever amount is right for you.  Donors giving $100 or more will receive a token of our gratitude with the choice of an Outside Perspectives T-shirt or hat. ​​ CLICK HERE TO DONATE   Sponsoring businesses will receive valuable ongoing advertisement on the trailer with a custom decal of the company name, logo, and contact information. If you know of, or own, a business interested in this benefit please contact us. On behalf of Outside Perspectives and all of the youth we serve ... THANK YOU for your generosity! ​​​ ​

On the weekend of June 10th-11th, The CT Youth Excellence Project joined Outside Perspectives to backpack up and over Mt. Everett on the Appalachian Trail in Southern Massachusetts. This was the first backpacking experience for the group and it was in preparation for their upcoming excursion with Outside Perspectives to the Bigelow Mountains in Maine . [gallery ids="2417,2416,2415" type="rectangular"] The group met at the trail head of Race Brook Falls Trail and immediately started their hike. For some, this first mile was very difficult as they adjusted to the weight of their packs and the steep uphill climb. However, the group persevered by working together and made it to a beautiful 100-ft waterfall known as Race Brook Falls . The water was clear, cold and refreshing as the boys took off their shoes to cool off from the hike. We refilled our water bottles and continued pushing upwards, passing Race Brook campsite and turning onto the Appalachian Trail. [galler...

Sometimes the most unexpected gifts come from the most painful experiences.  As many of you know, our dear friend and co-instructor, Nathan Bliss, unexpectedly passed in late April. The loss has been difficult. He was a talented instructor with great wit and humor and a huge heart for kids. He was known for digging deep and giving it his all to ensure that students received the best from him. At services and celebrations, we met people and heard story after story from across the decades of his life, affirming our experiences of his special qualities. While we would trade it all to have Nate and his crazy antics back Earthside, we are grateful for the gifts he left behind for us. Unexpected joys in the deep loss.... Some of these gifts come from Nate's family and his good friends, Frankie and Kara Cecchinelli, founders and owners of Figidini's Wood Fired Eatery in Providence, Rhode Island. A bit of the backstory.... Upon the restaurant's grand opening four years ago, true t...