Outdoor Leadership school training courses in Colorado Springs, CO (public, in-house or online)

This two-year AAS degree includes a variety of certification classes, hands-on learning opportunities and a diverse elective list allowing students to enhance outdoor skills in their specific area of interest. Training emphases include outdoor leadership, field studies, group dynamics, risk management, web design, wilderness skills, and low-impact techniques for environmental stewardship. To enhance the learning process, students will utilize their education by applying skills developed within t...

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This course is designed to introduce the theories and techniques used in conducting a safe and professional multiple day river expedition on rivers typical of the Western U.S. The course is also structured to expand the PRM students�knowledge in outdoor leadership through a river context. The primary purpose of this course is to train students in boat handling skills, and the logistics, safety and leadership requirements encountered when conducting a multi-day river experience. During both in c...

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The first of two courses required to train outdoor leaders who may then be certified through the Wilderness Education Association. Outdoor leadership theories, techniques, and outdoor pursuit administration. Includes six days of fieldwork. Fall &Spring