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Together we share a passion for the outdoors. When you join the WEA, you are a part of a community committed to the development of professional outdoor leaders and educators. We support each other through standards, training, education, research, and discounts. Since 1977, the association has pursued the vision of developing an educational organization that would train leaders in the skills and good judgment necessary to lead and teach in the proper use of wilderness areas. The WEA network spans across 45 countries and through a variety of professions within the outdoor industry. To support the WEA is to invest in the future of outdoor leadership as an industry, as a profession, and as a catalyst for the stewardship of wilderness and outdoor spaces.Join the WEA today through one of our tiered membership options, thank you for your support and involvement!You belong here. If economic hardship is preventing you from membership in the WEA please contact nationaloffice@weainfo.org. Membership and SupportersINDIVIDUALSProfessional Membership: $150 annually/ $1500 lifetime/$15/mo.For professionals working in outdoor leadership, recreation, education, or therapy settings. This level is the benchmark standard that provides added member benefits and annual voting privileges. This level of membership is required for the Certified Outdoor Leader (COL) / Certified Outdoor Educator (COE) credentials. Benefits:
WEA Associate: $50 annually/$5/mo.For students, friends, and supporters of the WEA. An Associate provides benefits and connection while furthering the WEA’s commitment to the development of professional outdoor leaders and the stewardship of wilderness and outdoor spaces. Benefits:
Organization/IndustryOrganizational Member: $300 annually/ $30/mo.For organizations, schools, outfitters, guide services, and outdoor recreation providers that:
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Industry Partner: $500/$750/$1000/$2500/$5000For non-profit, for profit, associations or organizations that provide products or services. With the support of our partners, we provide training, scholarships and focus on many other WEA initiatives. The WEA is always seeking dedicated organizations, brands, and influencers to advance the professionalism of outdoor leaders (does not include the ability to host WEA courses.) Choose the level of commitment that makes the most financial sense for your organization. Benefits:
Wilderness FellowshipThe Wilderness Fellowships brings together key donors with exclusive benefits and recognition. The Wilderness Fellowship supports key operations and allows the association flexibility in furthering the mission of advancing professionalism of outdoor leaders. This program recognizes our most generous donors. Shining Rock Wilderness Fellowship: $1,000Benefits:
Isle Royale Wilderness Fellowship: $2,500Benefits:
Joshua Tree Wilderness Fellowship: $5,000Benefits:
Teton Wilderness Fellowship: $10,000Benefits:
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Black Mountain, NC, is located on the ancestral lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), & Catawba Nations. Driggs, Idaho - launch site of the first WEA courses - is located on the ancestral lands of the Shoshone, Bannock, Blackfoot, Crow, Flathead, Gros Ventre, Nez Perce and other peoples. |