Catching Up With CAT: Quiet Adventures with Christina

Hi everyone, this is Christina from Chicago Adventure Therapy with another Catching Up with CAT.

Recently I attended Quiet Adventure for the first time. What I really liked was how personal it felt. Instead of just being a symposium, it felt like a real community where people were connecting in genuine ways.

One presentation that stood out to me was by Micah Leinbach called “Bridging the Adventure Gap: Great Lakes Adventures for All.” It focused on how many people don’t get early exposure to the outdoors and how programs can help make adventure more accessible.

I think this is important because giving people opportunities to experience the outdoors helps build confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of community.

I also want to thank Chris for her generosity and for being so welcoming while we visited Michigan. I really enjoyed meeting her and appreciated the hospitality.

— Christina