This course is a must for anyone wanting to work, educate, or recreate in the outdoors. Learn how to identify impacts, and simple ways you can avoid them while still enjoying the backcountry.

In partnership with the landowner, this course offers students a unique opportunity to get “hands-on” and apply their personal outdoor ethic in a transitional landscape ranging from pristine old growth timber to hidden caves to heavily impacted riparian areas. Students will gain an understanding of Leave No Trace in relation to differing user groups with potentially conflicting interests. New Trainers will also examine various teaching and learning styles, methods for teaching Leave No Trace to varying audiences, and resources to help present the LNT message in their future endeavors.

Course will consist of a 1/2 day classroom introduction on Saturday followed by a 1/2 day hike, and a full day of hiking and presenting on Sunday. Students will teach an LNT-related principle to the group on Sunday afternoon. Upon completion, students will receive Trainer certificate from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO.

This course includes moderate hiking and personal hiking gear is required. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

Where: Williams Canon, Manitou Springs, CO. Classroom location TBD.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 15 and 16, 2011.
How much: $75, includes course materials. Registration fee must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2010 to save your place!

For more info, email kristen@pikespeakleavenotrace.org or call 719/287-0813.