Leave No Trace training courses are intended for outdoor recreational users who wish to teach others how to minimize their impact on the natural environment whether they are hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, etc.
This course is ideal for guides, youth group leaders, teachers, camp counsellors, or anyone involved in environmental education.
A required introduction to the course will be held prior to the weekend class. This introduction is included in the required 16 hours of instruction. Teaching assignments will be given at that time. Follow up instruction experience and completion of teaching assignments will occur during the backpack weekend, which includes 1 night of camping in the backcountry after an easy hike to the campsite.
Those completing the course are able to:
- Understand, demonstrate and teach minimum impact techniques to groups involved in outdoor recreation
- Describe and explain the seven principles of Leave No Trace
- Help others explore their personal outdoor ethics
- Explain the use of Leave No Trace in any setting, not just the backcountry
- Describe the purpose and mission of Leave No Trace Canada
In order to receive a trainer certificate participants must:
- Participate in the pre-meeting
- Complete 16 hours of instruction
- Complete teaching assignment
Comments from previous Leave No Trace Trainer programs:
“Connie did a fabulous job conveying her knowledge to the group. I believe we all gathered all the info and actually absorbed it!”
“I got to teach, observe other teaching styles. Good depth of of learning, feedback and camaraderie. Exceeded my expectations.”
“Doing the course on a backpacking trip was the only way to go! The class was excellent. I am having a hard time thinking of ways to improve.”
“I feel confident that I can teach the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. The pre-hike time was well spent and prepared us adequately for the field trip.”
“Really enjoyed the outdoor classroom format. Teaching demonstrations were very effective. Leaned a lot from all the members. Connie did a fabulous job—taught wonderfully.”
“Connie was a great instructor with an amazing knowledgebase of information. I enjoyed everything.”
“… well presented, thoughtfully planned and put together.”
COST
$215 per person
Fee includes:
- 2+ days instruction from experienced backcountry trainer
- Educator kit, trainer pin, certificate
- Certification by Leave No Trace Canada
- Leave No Trace Canada membership (1 year)
- First aid backup and satellite phone
PHYSICAL DEMAND
The field session involves an overnight backpack on the Skagit River Trail in Skagit Valley Provincial Park. Trail distance is 4 km to Delacey Camp, with very moderate, valley-bottom terrain. You’ll enjoy beautiful river views and majestic old-growth forests.
ITINERARY
Tuesday, May 9th or Monday, May 15th (pre-meeting)
6:30 PM – Participate in pre-meeting for Leave No Trace background, class assignments and administrative requirements.
9:00 PM – Conclude course introduction.
Saturday, June 10th
10:00 AM – Check-in (location to be announced).
10:30 AM – Depart for trailhead at Sumallo Grove, Manning Provincial Park.
11:00 AM – Arrive at trailhead, assignment discussion and hike to Delacey Camp, stopping along the way for lunch.
Sunday, June 11th
Morning – After breakfast, students demonstrate more assignments and participate in LNT principles discussion.
2:00 PM – Break camp and return to Hope.
MEETING PLACE
Hope, BC – street address to be announced.
TRANSPORTATION
Participants must arrange for their own transportation to Hope and travel to the trail head location with their own vehicle (car pooling is encouraged). Trail head will be accessible by paved and gravel road.
WHAT TO BRING
Also, bring teaching materials for the assignment chosen at the pre-meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Link to Hope Mountain Centre’s Leave No Trace Page
Leave No Trace – About the Course (thanks to Shaw TV for recording and airing this video)
Everyone age 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions.
Everyone age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.
CANCELLATIONS
If a registration is cancelled 7 days or more before a program starts, HMCOL will refund the program fee and equipment rental fees (as applicable) minus an administrative cost of $20 per person. Program and equipment rental fees will not be refunded if a cancellation is received less than 7 days before the start of a program. A program may be cancelled at the discretion of HMCOL. If a program is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund of program and equipment fees.
A NOTE ABOUT LIABILITY
Hope Mountain Centre carries liability insurance and maintains excellent safety records. Due to the nature of outdoor programs, these trips do involve some personal risk. Hope Mountain Centre assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to personal property and we will require each participant to sign a liability release and assumption of risk form before participating in this program.
Please be aware that activities typical of this program involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from events; slips and falls; loss of balance; impact, cold water immersion; repetitive strain injuries; dislocated shoulders; hypothermia, frostbite, sunburn; changing and inclement weather conditions including storms, blizzards, whiteouts and high wind; steepness of terrain, tree wells, crevasses; avalanches, cornices, landslides and falling ice, snow and objects; encounters with domestic or wild animals; negligence on the part of releasees and other participants.
While we love animals of all kinds, we ask that you please leave Fido at home.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Register now online or reserve your spot by calling 604-869-1274, or by email at lklassen@hopemountain.org for more information.
Participants will gain a better understanding of the seven principles of Leave No Trace (LNT) and learn how to teach others.
Graduates of this program are qualified to offer LNT awareness workshops. The class is recognized by the national office of Leave No Trace Canada and is taught by a certified Leave No Trace trainer.
When: June 10-11, 2017 (pre-hike meeting: May 9 or 15)
Where: Hope, BC (meeting place)
Cost: $215 per person PROGRAM REGISTRATION
For more information, please call 604-869-1274 or email at lklassen@hopemountain.org
PROGRAM LEADER
Connie Davis
Instructor
Connie is an avid backpacker and outdoor enthusiast. She has been backpacking for over 20 years and has enjoyed leading groups of youth and adults since 2000. In 2005 Connie completed a five and a half month backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She is certified in Advanced Wilderness First Aid and is a nurse practitioner in her professional life.
Click image for video introduction (thanks to Shaw TV for recording and airing this segment)
