It's about working hard and meeting amazing people. It's also about gaining valuable hand-on leadership experience. Venture Out offers something for both experienced trip leaders and those just breaking into the field. Those who have prior outdoor leadership experience and skills. This is the position of primary responsibility on a trip.
Assistants attend trips and assist in leading and administering the trip.
Schedule an interview with the Venture Out Manager. After reviewing your application, you will be designated as an Observer, Assistant, or Trip Leader. Each potential trip leader must complete all requirements on this checklist, or demonstrate previous knowledge of the subject area. After completion of this program, trainees are eligible to apply to lead basic hiking and backpacking trips. All other activities require additional experience and training.