I have written over 60 Chadventure articles for Grand Valley Magazine. Check out a few at the Grand Valley Magazine website with the E-Editions.
My PhD dissertation, International learning adventures: A phenomenological exploration of international backpacker style study abroad, focused on international expeditions. You can read the full dissertation here.
Thatcher, C.A. (2017, Spring). Outdoor Adventure Leadership: A Degree for all Explorers. Southern Oregon Magazine 9(1), 66-71.
Thatcher, C.A. (2016, Fall). The Manaslu Circuit: Trekking for Perspective. KA Confidential 1(3), 108-119.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Ice Climbing Frozen Waterfalls. KA Confidential 1(1), 73.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Adaptive outdoors: Adventures for all. KA Confidential 1(1), 74.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Colorado’s first system: The Alfred Braun ski huts. KA Confidential 1(1), 74.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Adaptive outdoors: Adventures for all. KA Confidential 1(1), 76-77.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Tramping in Middle Earth. KA Confidential 1(1), 132-136.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, Winter). Climbing an American giant, Aconcagua. KA Confidential 1(1), 141-145.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, April). The Primary Source of the Amazon: Running Rió Marañón. Grand Valley Magazine, 51-59.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015) Not Your Average Experience, The CMU Outdoor Program takes students above and beyond. Maverick Magazine. (4)2,6-7.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, March). Learning How to “Get After It.” Grand Valley Magazine, 67-73.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, February). Just Another Day at Powderhorn. Grand Valley Magazine, 74-80.
Thatcher, C.A. (2015, January). Skiing’s Not-So-Humble Beginnings, From Alps to Rockies. Grand Valley Magazine, 63-69.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, December). Outdoor Adventure Leadership Training. Grand Valley Magazine, 116-122.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, November). The Chief of Crack Climbing, Indian Creek. Grand Valley Magazine, 81-88.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, October). Paddling British Colombia, Bowron Lake Park. Grand Valley Magazine, 86-94.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014) On the Road Again, The Outdoor Program takes its spirit of adventure to the Northwest. Maverick Magazine. (4)1,14-15.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, September). Kidventures, Lakes and Trails as Classrooms. Grand Valley Magazine, 66-70.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, August). Digging to Reach Heights, Conquering Denali. Grand Valley Magazine, 97-103.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, July). Ruby Horsethief Canyon, Multi-Day Float Trip. Grand Valley Magazine, 71-76.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, June). Surfing in Colorado, The Legend of Big Sur. Grand Valley Magazine, 129-134.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014). Schussing the Alps. Maverick Magazine. (3)3,14-15.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, April). Adventure for All, Adaptive Outdoors. Grand Valley
Magazine, 31-37.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, March). Western Colorado’s Children of the Snow. Grand Valley Magazine, 55-58.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, March). Canyoneering, Into the Abyss. Grand Valley Magazine, 60-64.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014). The Ultimate Outdoor Classroom, New Zealand dares students to take a leap of faith. Maverick Magazine. (3)2, 28-30.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, February). Tramping In Middle Earth. Grand Valley Magazine, 68-74.
Thatcher, C.A. (2014, January). Red Mountain Pass, Million Dollar Turns. Grand Valley Magazine, 84-88.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, December). International Expedition Planning, Know Before You Go. Grand Valley Magazine, 115-118.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, October/November). Mountain Biking On The White Rim. Grand Valley Magazine, 55-58.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013). Flying South for the Summer, Outdoor Program expedition explores Ecuador, Colombia and Panama. Maverick Magazine. (3)1,19-21.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, September). Climbing’s Mental Challenge, Ancient Art. Grand Valley Magazine, 108-112.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, August). Railroad Adventure, Trans-Siberian Style. Grand Valley Magazine, 74-77.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, July). Maroon Bells, Climbing a Classic 14er. Grand Valley Magazine, 51-56.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, May/June). Mountain Biking: Go for it. Grand Valley Magazine, 81-84.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, April). Common Adventure Style, Cataract Canyon. Grand Valley Magazine, 63-66.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013). Exploring the Other Side of Vietnam. Maverick Magazine. (2)2, 12-13.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, March). Wild and Friendly Mongolia. Grand Valley Magazine, 76-80.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013). The Adventure of a Lifetime. Maverick Magazine. (2)1, 9-11.
Thatcher, C.A. (2013, January/February). Frozen Waterfalls, Ice Climbing. Grand Valley Magazine, 58-63.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012, December). The Alfred Braun Ski Hut System, Colorado’s First. Grand Valley Magazine, 69-72.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012, November). A Trans-Eurasian Discovery of Common Ground. Grand Junction Free Press, (10)28, 10-11.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012) A Trans-Eurasian Odyssey. Maverick Magazine. (1)3,10-13.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012). Expedition Planning: Brazilian Style. Maverick Magazine. (1)2, 9-11.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012). Climbing New Heights: CMU’s Outdoor Program. Maverick Magazine. (1)1, 10-11.
Thatcher, C.A. (2012, November). The Swell Experience: Something for Everyone. Grand Valley Magazine, 68-71.
Thatcher, C. A., (2011, May). The Salt River: Gem of the Desert. Grand Valley Magazine, 77-80.
Thatcher, C. A., (2011, April). Out of Darkness: The Brilliance of Southern Africa. Grand Valley Magazine,71-75.
Thatcher, C. A., (2011, March). Amazing European import: Ice climbing. Grand Valley Magazine, 71-75.
Thatcher, C. A. (2011, February). Climbing America’s giant: Aconcagua. Grand Valley Magazine, 57-63.
Thatcher, C. A. (2011, January). Free your heel: Telemark skiing. Grand Valley Magazine, 62-68.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010). International Learning Adventures: A phenomenological exploration of international backpacker style study abroad. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest. UMI 3403854
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, December). Indoor rock climbing. Grand Valley Magazine, 74-78.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, November). Grand Valley kids outdoors. Grand Valley Magazine, 79-83.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, October). Island hopping: The Malay Archipelago. Grand Valley Magazine, 82-86.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, September). Canyoneering: Into the abyss. Grand Valley Magazine, 78-84.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, August). Carving out the canyon: Connected to a river. Grand Valley Magazine, 68-71.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, July). Communing with oceans: Scuba diving. Grand Valley Magazine, 78-83.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, June). Whitewater fun: Park and play kayaking. Grand Valley Magazine, 70-75.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, May). Otto’s route: Climbing a classic tower. Grand Valley Magazine, 55-61.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, April). Desert sea kayaking. Grand Valley Magazine, 78-84.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, March). Southern India: Adventures in giving back. Grand Valley Magazine, 89-93.
Thatcher, C.A. (2010, March). Backpacking through Southern India. Grand Junction Free Press, (8)13, 12-13.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, February). Rappelling: A whole new perspective. Grand Valley Magazine, 54-57.
Thatcher, C. A. (2010, January). Avalanche awareness. Grand Valley Magazine, 74-79.
Thatcher, C. A. (2009, December). Backcountry skiing on the Mesa: A world beyond. Grand Valley Magazine, 48-50.
Thatcher, C.A. (2009, October). Mystical Middle East. Grand Junction Free Press, (7)27, 10-12.
Thatcher, C.A. (2008, September). Jamaican adventure. Grand Junction Free Press, (6)13, 12-13.
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Thatcher, C.A. “Running the Rió Marañon.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 29 Apr. 2015
Thatcher, C.A. “New Zealand Expedition.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 23 Apr. 2014
Thatcher, C.A. “Expedition Planning.” Colorado Outdoor Educator Symposium. Colorado Springs,1 Feb. 2014.
Thatcher, C.A. “International Adventure Immersion.” Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. College Park, MD. 8 Nov. 2013.
Thatcher, C.A. “Ecuador, Colombia and Panama Expedtion.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 9 Oct. 2013
Thatcher, C.A. “Vietnam Expedition.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 17 Apr. 2013
Thatcher, C.A. “Trans-Eurasia Expedition.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 28 Nov. 2012
Thatcher, C.A., Jones, J., & Moore, N. “The Psychology of Happiness.” Positive Psychology Lecture, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO, 21 Nov. 2012.
Thatcher, C.A. “How to accredit your International Expedition.” Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. Snowbird, UT. 7 Nov. 2012.
Thatcher, C.A. “Brazilian Exploration.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado, Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 22 Feb. 2012
Thatcher, C.A. “Expedition Planning.” Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. San Antonio, TX. 4 Nov. 2011
Thatcher, C.A. “Sea Kayaking around Vancouver Island.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 14 Sept. 2011
Thatcher, C.A. “Climbing Denali.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 5 Oct. 2011
Thatcher, C.A. “International Leaning Adventures.” Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. Keystone, CO. 12 Nov. 2010.
Thatcher, C. A. “Experiential Learning and Immersion as Educational Models.” Mesa State College, Four Corners Conference on Globalization. Grand Junction, CO. 22 Oct. 2010.
Thatcher, C.A. “Southern Africa.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 13 April 2011
Thatcher, C.A. “Java. Borneo and Bali.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 13 Oct. 2010
Thatcher, C.A. “Scuba Diving the Tropics.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 3 Nov. 2010
Thatcher, C.A. “Southern India.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 24 March. 2010
Thatcher, C.A. “Middle East Backpacking.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 7 Oct. 2009
Thatcher, C.A. “International Sustainable Learning Adventures.” Sustainability Symposium at Prescott College, Prescott, AZ. 16 May 2009
Thatcher, C.A. “Aconcagua Expedition.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 8 April 2009
Thatcher, C.A. “Jamaican Adventure.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 15 Oct. 2008
Thatcher, C.A. “Overlanding Across Nepal, Tibet and China.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 7 Nov. 2007
Thatcher, C.A. “La Ruta Maya.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 7 April 2007
Thatcher, C. A., Medrick, R., Sneed, P., Edwards, L., & Nichols, J. “A Cohort-Based Model for a PhD Program in Sustainability Education. Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, Tempe, AZ. 4 Oct. 2006.
Thatcher, C.A. “East Africa.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 11 Oct. 2006
Thatcher, C.A. “Baja Sea Kayaking.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 8 Feb. 2006
Thatcher, C.A. “India Himalayas.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 14 Sept. 2005
Thatcher, C.A. “Trekking through Patagonia.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 16 March. 2005
Thatcher, C.A. “Southeast Asia on a Shoestring.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 15 Sept. 2004
Thatcher, C.A. “Exploring Peru, Bolivia and Chile.” Wednesday Night Wandering Adventure Lecture Series, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO. 8 Oct. 2003