Photos

A chronological order of photographical pieces throughout LandSea History. This collection of images encapsulates the variety of eras and experiences that have existed throughout the 50 year history of the program. If you have any images or videos you would like to see added, feel free to submit them through the connect portion of the website or to our email Outdoor.Programs@kzoo.edu .

1970s-1980s

The beginning years of the program. First coined “Land and Sea,” the outdoor education program began with time in The Porcupine Mountains to Killarney Provincial Park. It featured sailing in addition to the Canoeing and Backpacking we still see today!

Photo of an individual beginning to climb a rock face.
Individual with glasses pauses mid-row.
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Three individuals with backpacks gather around to read a map.
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A patrol pauses for a packs on break.
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Group of four sits atop a beaver dam.
An image of the side of the playfair.
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Two individuals hang over the side of the playfair's mast.

1980s-1990s

The program continues in Killarney as it began!

Photo of individuals approaching the sailboat, the playfair.
Two individuals hold on to a rope at the side of a waterfront.
Group of men relaxes on the sailboat the playfair.
Group of participants and leaders pose by the sign for Killarney Provincial Wilderness.
Climber halfway to the top of a rock-face.
Two canoes paddle through a river.
Group of three atop a summit.
Individual in a bandana sits at the side of a river.
Smiling individual takes a look below deck.
One individual embraces another at the side of the water.
A photo of a young woman smiling below deck.

1990s-2000s

A decade spent in Killarney; sailing, climbing, backpacking, and paddling; however, during this period Tom Breznau takes over the program.

A yellow tarp is set up between some trees.
A few individuals prepare to launch some boats.
A group gathers at the top of a peak.
A canoe takes a break in the middle of the lake.
A group poses for a phot.
Several canoes link up to discuss what is next.
A group stands at the edge of the water about to take off.
A group checks the equipment for their trip.
A fox crosses the dirt road.
The sail boat docked.
A few leaders gather on the doc to enjoy the rainbow.
Group photo opportunity with the leaders.
An up-close perspective on the brigantine.
A group of leaders and the directors enjoy a meal in the cabin.
two individuals portage a canoe.
A large group gathers for a pre-expedition photo.
A group gets ready to depart on the sailboat.
Someone jumps from the top mast of the boat.
A group works on the sails.
A group works on the sails.
The sun sets on the sailboat.
A view of the lake and the mountains.
A photo from the top of a summit.
A group enjoys some time on the lake.
A large group poses for a photo.
An individual portages a canoe alone.
The sailboat flies a Kalamazoo College flag.
The leaders and directors all huddle together for some last minute photos.
Leader photo on the lake shore.
Leaders do some final trust falls in preparation for the participants.
Participant arrival day. They are taking their gear and getting in to groups.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Pre-Program patrol photo.
Supply checklists before departing.
A patrol goes over supplies before departing on their expedition.
a patrol pre-paddle photo.
a participants gets set to rappel.
The sun setting on a day of paddling.
A single portage up the hill.
A foggy day on the lake.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
Post-LandSea patrol photos.
A large group photo post-program.
A large group photo post-program.
Big smiles from three individuals following the conclusion of program.
A good-bye to the LandSea leaders.
A wave good-bye from the rock wall.

2000s-2010s

Another decade in Killarney Provincial Park. The only major change program sees during this period is the end to the sailing portion of LandSea in 2004.

Four individuals sitting arm-in-arm on the Playfair.
Three individuals prepare a meal over the camp-stoves.
The boat the playfair out on the water during the day.
A patrol poses for their sunrise summit.
A patrol enjoys a LandSea lunch by the water.
A patrol circles around the camera for a photo.

2010s-2020s

This decade saw the directorial shift from Tom Breznau to Jory Horner. Additionally, elements such as rafting and the additional options of service and basecamp were implemented. In the year 2020, the first pause in traditional programming occurred with LandSea “meet-ups” being the only form of the course to run in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

An individuals sits alone atop an Adirondaks summit.
Water front photo as the sunsets.
Sunrise photo from the basecamp at Massawepie.
A backpacking crew and dog walk on a platform in the Adirondacks.
A service crew hard at work at Massawepie property with axes and shovels.
Shorefront photo.
Large LandSea Adirondaks group photo including participants, leaders and directors at Massawepie property.
A group poses atop a cloudy summit.
An individuals solo location fit with a set-up tarp, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag.
Two individuals portage a canoe with their packs.
A group of rafters guided by Marney faces the rapids of the Hudson River.
Two individuals stand on rocks in the middle of a river.

2020s

The LandSea program has seen several variations following the pandemic. This includes a year at Go-REC a facility in Traverse City, a return to the Adirondacks in 2022, and the addition of a Pretty Lake Program.

Leaders Lucy Voss, Gabe Dunbar, and Farah Ghazal caught smiling the camera.
Action-shot from backpacking portion of Go-Rec LandSea.
A1 patrol from first Go-Rec session takes one last photo.
Participants and leaders engage in a game of human-foosball at Go-Rec facility.
Participant caught a newt and is showing it to the camera.
Leaders smile during canoe portion of program.
Rock Climber getting lowered.
Session 2 participants smile as they get ready for the backpacking portion of program.
Spaghetti dinner night photo featuring some of the Go-Rec patrols.
Full patrol photo from the first session of 2021 LandSea.
A 2021 patrol makes a silly pose in the woods.
Leaders posed atop an Adirondack peak.
Route planning done by expedition patrol leaders in 2022.
Preprogram photo featuring some of 2022's leaders and logistic leaders.
Large group picture from LandSea 2022.
A photo from pit toilet deconstruction during 2022 LandSea Service.
Co-leaders Julia Leet and Ava Apolo pose for a selfie.
Participants and leaders paint cabins as a part of service.
A basecamp patrol gets a photo infront of the moose antlers outside of the nature center.
Leaders atop Cat Mountain during preprogram training.
Sunrise photo featuring a C patrol getting ready for final de-issue
Final day of program brings together a group of participants and leaders for a pre-sunrise photo.
A pre-expedition patrol photo at the trailhead.
Two leaders atop Cat Mountain in the Adirondacks.

Photo Credits

Thank you to the Kalamazoo College Archives and LandSea Alumni for supporting the publication of these old photos as a way to commemorate 50 years of LandSea. If you have any additional photos from your own LandSea experience please reach out to us at our email! @outdoor.programs@kzoo.edu