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The Trainer Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the Master course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists the student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills.
Trainer courses are designed for educators, guides, agency employees, and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings: schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:
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Masters Educatiors that would like to post their Trainer Course on the Leave No Trace website can do so by emailing the Education Department with course information as outlined below:
Courses will be posted on their respective state's community page.
" I am wanting to conduct Leave No Trace workshops at my park and this course gave me some great ideas on how. It was a good balance between classroom time and actual practice of the Leave No Trace principles."
-Trainer Course participant
Below is a listing of upcoming Leave No Trace Trainer Courses. Please note, this is a partial list. To locate a Trainer Course near you, follow steps 1-5 in the "Find a Trainer Course" section of this page.
When: Sunday - Saturday, August 9 – 15, 2009 – Backpacking required. Program will begin at 11:00 am on Sunday morning and will conclude by 4:00 pm on Saturday.
Where: Inyo National Forest – John Muir Wilderness.
Who: Any individual interested in learning Leave No Trace, Outdoor, and Leadership Skills, and teaching them to others. Trainer Program is woven into 7 day backpack trip.
Cost: $1250 per individual. Cost includes instruction, guiding, all meals, and group camp equipment.
Description: The Leave No Trace Trainer Course is part of Call of the Wild's "Women in Wilderness Leadership Program". This program is designed for anyone contemplating a career in outdoor recreation or for outdoor enthusiasts looking to further develop their outdoor skills. It will prepare individuals to act as Leave No Trace-recognized Trainers. In addition, it will cover map reading, route finding, accident prevention, group dynamics, outdoor leadership, and backcountry cooking. As part of the Trainer Course curriculum, participants will be required to lead a 20 minute discussion or presentation on one of the Leave No Trace principles or other impact topic. Further details can be found at http://www.callwild.com/women_wilderness_skills.htm
Gear: Participants will be required to bring their personal camping gear (pack, clothes, etc.) All meals and group equipment is provided.
Instructor: Leslie Appling, Leave No Trace Master Educator & NOLS Instructor
Contact: Class size is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling 650-265-1662 or register via email at trips@callwild.com. Reservations can also be sent via mail by providing your name, address, phone and email along with payment to Call of the Wild.
Send to: Call of the Wild Inc. P.O. Box 1412 Mountain View, CA 94042 Further information on Call of the Wild can be found at www.callwild.com
When: Saturday, October 3– Sunday, October 4
Where: Shenandoah National Park, VA
Who: Adults (18+) with some camping and/or backpacking experience.
Description: The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Trail Patrol is offering this two-day, low-mileage backpacking format course designed to enhance your understanding of Leave No Trace practices and ethics and to increase your level of expertise and confidence in teaching Leave No Trace skills. Through focused activities, hands-on field experience and both formal and informal discussions, you will be introduced to concepts and methods that will advance your knowledge of Leave No Trace issues, expand your repertoire of low-impact skills and increase your effectiveness in teaching these important skills to others. Participants should be experienced campers or backpackers. Instruction will concentrate on the incorporation of low impact techniques in camping and backpacking settings, but we will not be teaching basic camping skills. This is a fun course where all participants have a part in demonstrating the choices that can be made to minimize our impact on the land and our resources. On completion of this course, participants will be registered as Leave No Trace Trainers with the national Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and will receive a certificate of course completion as well as their Leave No Trace Trainer lapel pin.
Gear: Personal backpacking gear. All group gear, such as stoves, cooking equipment and water treatment will be supplied. Participants should pack a trail lunch for Saturday and Sunday; all other meals will be provided. At the time of registration participants will receive a planning packet that will include a detailed packing list.
Instructors: Instructors are members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Trail Patrol who are also Leave No Trace Master Educators.
Cost: $40.00 for PATC Members, $60.00 for Non-PATC members (Join PATC at the time of registration and get the member price!) The cost covers course materials and meals with the exception of lunch for Saturday and Sunday, which the participant should bring.
Contact: For more information and a registration form please visit http://potomacappalachian.org/ and following the Training link, or contact Cindy Kelly at TPLNT@patc.net.
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