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Bozeman, United States

School: Outdoor Wilderness Leadership School

Kayaking and Paddling Instruction (Else)
Course Format: Else
The rivers of Virginia lend a variety of flat, moving, and white water experiences to our students. Here, the Outdoor Wilderness Leadership School offers Roll Classes, sea kayaking, flat water, and white water instruction. Course dates are set for the year and advanced reservations are required. Our kayaking courses have grown dramatically over the last few years so don’t miss out on the f...
 

Whitewater Kayaking and Paddling Instruction (Else)
Course Format: Else
Our ACA Certified instructors help you learn the lines through the whitewater and clue you in to the easy routes. If you prefer, a more challenging course you can practice surfing in the many class II rapids. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice some river reading skills along the way identifying eddielines and understanding stream flow dynamics. Between the rapids you will hav...
 

Beginner Kayaking (Else)
Course Format: Else
If you’ve never kayaked before or have limited experience, this beginner kayaking course is for you. The instruction begins with our specialized "Dry Land Schoolâ€? in which we focus on the basics. This includes; equipment identification and use, paddle strokes, safety, and hazards. The course then moves on to the river where you will spend time learning how to maneuver and master ...
 

Private Guiding (Else)
Course Format: Else
This course is your day. You can spend a day touring and climbing the cliffs of Wintergreen and the Blue Ridge challenging your upper limits while learning better movement on the rock, honing your seconding skills, or just brush-up on rusty leading skills. The instructor will discuss your goals for the day and together you will decide on a syllabus that will exceed your expectations.
 

Comprehensive Learn to Lead Rock Climbing Instruction (Else)
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 (Else)
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 (Else)
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 (Else)
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 (Else)
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 (Else)
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 ...
 

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