Community school training courses in Arvada, CO (public, in-house or online)

emphasizes intermediate paddling technique and river reading skills for both tandem and solo boating. Students will learn safety procedures, equipment hazard evaluation, and how to minimize environmental impact on river and lake environments.

emphasizes the physiological, psychological and practical principles of survival. Survival equipment, wilderness improvising techniques, and wilderness dangers are included.

provides students with a combination of skills and practical experience in the fundamentals of mountaineering. Emphasis is placed on basic climbing skills and techniques, equipment usage, safety systems, mountain travel and awareness, problem solving and decision-making, high altitude climate and weather, wilderness ethics, and physical fitness.

is a group expedition covering seven to ten days combining hiking, backpacking, climbing, or paddling in remote North American regions. The course includes the rationale for organizing and conducting wilderness trips.

provides skills related to wilderness travel and outdoor adventure. This course will emphasize knowledge of backpacking skills, survival techniques, proper physical conditioning, route finding, equipment selection, and develop an understanding and respect for the environment. The course will involve lecture and discussion sessions followed by a weekend trip in the mountains.