Leave No Trace Skills Course

Leave No Trace Skills Course

Learn fundamental skills surrounding low-impact travel and recreation in the wilderness setting

Participants taking the two-day Leave No Trace Skills Course learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and have several opportunities to practice these low-impact techniques during the course. Leave No Trace Skills Course graduates are prepared to discuss the Leave No Trace principles with others and to practice low-impact skills and techniques on future endeavors. In addition, you can expect to pick up some great backpacking tips with broad applicability that can help set you up for longer distance multi-day hikes, alpine climbing, and more.

This course is designed for everyone. From those who wish to learn basic backpacking skills to outdoor guides, just about anyone can benefit from this course.

Our typical venues for this program are located on the Mount Hood and Gifford Pinchot National Forests, making this material accessible to those living in Portland, Hood River, or Bend and beyond.

Format	2 days, 1 night
Typical Capacity	8 spots
Upcoming Dates	$195.00 Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Sunday, August 18, 2024 AVAILABLE – program is not yet full! Book Now $195.00 Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Sunday, September 8, 2024 AVAILABLE – program is not yet full! Book Now $195.00 Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Sunday, September 29, 2024 AVAILABLE – program is not yet full! Book Now $195.00 Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Sunday, October 6, 2024 AVAILABLE – program is not yet full! Book Now