The OWA Guide Training Program has been formalized for Summer 2001 to provide in-depth skill development in a variety of areas pertinent to being an outdoor leader. The program is open to 17-19 year olds with some previous outdoor adventure experience either with OWA or a similar program. Instruction in such topics as route finding, minimum impact backcountry skills, fly fishing, fly tying, rock climbing, lead climbing, anchor building and top rope management, alpine climbing and rope team travel, mountain biking, bike mechanic skills, and wilderness first aid. Group size is strictly limited.
Instruction includes classroom time, observation, and field experience.
Some previous outdoor adventure experience is required, but participants do not have to necessarily be highly proficient in any skill area. To apply, send in a letter requesting admission along with a short resume describing previous experience. The resident program is based at the OWA Colorado Base Camp with time spent near the facility and in the field. All rights reserved.