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Wilderness training courses and schools
Wilderness Adventures and Expeditions

School: Outdoor Wilderness Leadership School
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Comprehensive Learn to Lead Rock Climbing Instruction
Course Format: Else
You have been climbing for awhile and are tired of constantly following. You want to change the view and get on the sharp end of the rope. OWLS has a comprehensive course which will challenge you and send you out into the climbing world as a new, confident, safe lead climber. We do not believe in mock-leads at OWLS, but rather have you lead climbs that are well within your ability. The inst...
 

Self-rescue
Course Format: Else
No matter how hard you prepare or how safe you are, not all accidents in climbing are avoidable. It is recommended that anyone doing a lot of outdoor climbing take this course. You will learn knot craft, escaping the belay, ascending methods, haul systems, rappelling methods, leader rescue, and counter weight rescues. This course requires a solid understanding of anchors. The student should...
 

Top-Rope Anchor Systems
Course Format: Else
You are ready to become more independent and start setting up your own top-ropes. This comprehensive course is designed to teach you how to set up redundant safe top-rope anchors. We will use natural anchors as well as artificial (gear) anchors. The student will get first-hand experience building their own anchors. They will learn to analyze their own and other anchors. The student will al...
 

Intensive Climbing Weekend
Course Format: Else
OWLS Rock Climbing School, in this 2 day course, will cover all of the material in the Outdoor Basic and Intermediate Skills course. It will give the clients the opportunity to climb with the same instructor for consistency in the learning process. It is a great way to jump-start your new passion of rock climbing.
 

Rock Climbing Instruction in Virginia
Course Format: Else
This introductory learn to rock climb class teaches novices and gym climbers the basic skills necessary to safely climb outdoors. The course will cover knot craft, harness wear and adjustment, belaying, climbing techniques and basic movement, rappelling and climbing safety and etiquette. Depending on group size and physical fitness levels, it is possible to end the day with a multi-pitch route.
 

Wilderness First Responder
Course Format: Else
This course may be used to re-certify current Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT (wilderness portions only). The 3 day course is heavily scenario based and will provide a review and update of wilderness medicine treatment practices and evacuation guidelines. American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider is also included in the curriculum. Successful completion of the ...
 

Wilderness - EMT
Course Format: Else
Want to work for ski patrol, professional search and rescue, the fire department, rural emergency care services, or just complete a higher level of training than the standard EMT Basic curriculum provides? This is the course for you. In addition to the Nationally approved EMT Basic urban curriculum, you will learn the latest wilderness medicine practices and protocols that will enable you t...
 

ACA White Water Instructor (Certificate)
Course Format: Else
Courses Based on ACA Standards. Get Certified this Summer in Maryland, Virginia, or Montana
 

ACA Open Water Instructor (Certificate)
Course Format: Else
Courses Based on ACA Standards. Get Certified this Summer in Maryland, Virginia, or Montana
 

Instructor Development Workshop
Course Format: Else
This is the most comprehensive instructor development course you can find. It is based on the principles outlined by Alex Kosseff’s best selling book; AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, taught in academic settings at Prescott College and the University of Utah and Colorado. The program is field based with students teaching the principles after instruction and workshops. This course is co...
 

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