It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” - Mike Tyson This piece was originally written in response to a few emails I received from people wanting to do CrusherEX, but they didn’t know how to get ready or where to start. I’m not [...]
Adventure Bingo Club Round Two We had a lot of positive feedback on our last Adventure Bingo board and have been enjoying the pictures and connection. Once was just not enough, though, so let’s continue to adventure together. We’re heading into round two with the hopes of keeping everyone active and connected to the [...]
Adventure Bingo Club We want to adventure together. Plenty of research has proven that movement and social connections have a direct and positive impact on our mental and physical health. So, we, at 906AT, are coming up with ways to keep us all moving and connected to our 906AT community. Cause we miss you [...]
DNA of Adventure Series: Self-Supported Ethos (This is the second blog post of the series.) By Todd Poquette, Director of Adventure You are on your own. You accept responsibility for your preparation, choices, and the outcome. – The Crusher, Enhanced Gravel Wilderness Adventure Our introduction to the DNA of Adventure Series began with a [...]
Getting Geared Up for Adventure Bike Club Mike Kates You are signed up for Adventure Bike Club (ABC), now what? You’ve got the gumption, now you need the gear. We want every ride to go as smoothly as possible so these are the things we think you should have. Listed below is the required [...]
Don’t go into the woods….. unprepared! Social Distancing doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy some fresh air and exercise! However, many of our more popular parks and trailheads are seeing an increase in traffic which makes social distancing guidelines difficult to maintain. To combat that some folks will head into the backcountry [...]
DNA of Adventure Series: Growth Mindset (This is the first blog post of the series.) By Todd Poquette, Director of Adventure Those of us involved with the Adventure Team often talk about an “adventure mindset.” After reading Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, I discovered this concept is what Dweck calls a [...]
I’m a runner. Running has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My dad and uncle used to run marathons in Detroit and the surrounding areas. I remember going to Belle Isle to watch him finish and I was always in awe of every part of the race. I [...]
Press Release: 906 Adventure Team Youth Programs, Marji Camp, The Crusher, Marji Gesick March 24, 2020 Following the Governor's shelter in place order, continued calls for social distancing, and mounting uncertainty, the 906 Adventure Team and Director of Adventure, Todd Poquette, addresses questions about Adventure Bike Club and community events: Marji Camp, The Crusher, [...]
4 Steps to Adventuring by bike #1: PURCHASE A GOOD BIKE THAT FITS We can’t stress this enough - the bike matters. Off-road riding is not enjoyable on a bike designed for driveways and bike paths. Visit your local bike shop for help selecting a bike designed for trails in a size that fits [...]
