The activity specific, land-based skills essential for traveling through the backcountry, securing food/water/shelter and providing for participant's physical needs in a caring, responsible and sustainable manner.

Learning Outcomes:

The Certified Outdoor Leader is able to...

• Demonstrate effective selection, use, and repair of equipment and clothing in the backcountry context.
• Travel and navigate safely in and through the backcountry.
• Model proper trail and camp behaviors per Leave No Trace principles and practices.
• Demonstrate proper backcountry hydration, nutrition, and hygiene.

View Other Components:

• Judgment
• Planning & Logistics
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Environmental Integration
• Education