Leave No Trace Trainer For Teens

From bear hangs to blue bags - learn about techniques to lighten your recreational footprint during The Mountaineers Leave No Trace Trainer Course for teens. This interactive, overnight backpacking course takes place in a backcountry setting and is one of the only teen-oriented Trainer Courses in the country. Participants will not only practice new skills, but also learn techniques for sharing the Leave No Trace skills and ethics with others.

The Leave No Trace Trainer follows curriculum established by The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and covers the principles, mission, and ethics of Leave No Trace as well as information about the Trainer's role and techniques for educating others. Participants learn to effectively educate their friends, family, and community about Leave No Trace, as well as lead Awareness Workshops. As the second highest level of Leave No Trace training, course graduates earn the nationally-recognized title Leave No Trace Trainer and receive a certificate of completion.

This is a free course for ages 13-17 ONLY

Learn more and register:
http://www.mountaineers.org/source/atrips/TripRegister.cfm?Event=27552

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