Backpacking Pronghorn Peak forms one wall of a classroom without a ceiling. The intricacies of leading others on back-country expeditions is the main emphasis of this course. This course is designed to help you teach others and we'll schedule plenty of time in the wilderness classroom for you to practice. Here's where you'll learn about effective teaching techniques, and then get a chance to put those techniques to action. Your instructors will be veteran educators and you'll have a chance to glean tips from them, as well as from your fellow students.
Applicants are subject to review.
The first is a 17-day hiking expedition in the southern Absarokas or Beartooths, known for their abundant wildlife. The course ends with a four-day basic rock climbing camp. This Sonoran desert environment provides an excellent opportunity to adapt minimum-impact camping and travel techniques to an arid ecosystem. You'll then travel to Cochise's Stronghold, a good rock climbing area, for an intensive 10-day rock climbing camp covering systems and techniques. You'll have two options here.