Adirondack Mountain Club

This Outdoor Leadership Fundamentals course provides a background on a variety of outdoor education topics. The goal of this course is to support skills development, no matter where you are in your outdoor leadership journey. Topics covered include risk management & decision making, Leave No Trace backcountry skills & ethics, discussion of leadership styles, managing group dynamics, and teaching methods. No previous experience is required, though prior hiking experience is recommended.

This course will be held at the Education Yurts beginning at 9:00am and ending around 3:00pm. Parking is included with this program and is available next to the Yurts. Most of the program will be spent inside the classroom, however we will head outside for a few activities whenever possible. Please be prepared for unpredictable weather. The yurt is heated with a pellet stove, but can be chilly, so please dress warm.

Participants should arrive prepared to learn and bring a writing utensil, lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Be prepared to spend some time outdoors. Please note that no meals or lodging are provided with program registration. For questions about meals and lodging, or to reserve lodging at the Adirondak Loj, please call the Loj Front Desk at (518) 523-3441 or book online here. ADK members receive a 10% discount on programs and lodging.