It is a place of incredible peace and power, a place of silence and presence like none I've ever experienced anywhere else. Now you can be one of the fortunate few who appreciate the Grand Canyon in all its magnificence. There's only one way to find out. The central theme of the program will be using wilderness navigation and survival training as a metaphor for the skills and attitudes that are essential to provide effective leadership in today's turbulent environment. In the evenings, we will reflect upon how we can use these skills and attitudes to be more effective in our personal lives and successful in our professional work, and how we can become better leaders.
Early spring can be the most beautiful time of the year in the Canyon.
On the Tonto Plateau, where we will spend most of our time, it should be warm and sunny during the days and cool at night, though you should be prepared for temperature swings in either direction. Outward Bound will recommend specific clothing to bring. This is a strenuous hike, so be prepared. There is no technical climbing, but you will not regret any time spent walking or climbing the Stairmaster. The Outward Bound folks will require you to complete a routine physical through your physician.