Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course

Participants taking the two-day Level 1 Instructor Course learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. In-person Level 1 Instructor Courses typically occur over two consecutive days and involve spending more than half of the course outdoors.

This course is designed for anyone who will be teaching Leave No Trace in any capacity. Park rangers, climbing guides, non-profit volunteers, and more are examples of who take this course.

This course will be taught by two experienced instructors and includes two days of instruction on Leave No Trace skills with an overnight in the field! In addition to the learning, we aim to ensure that all participants are happy and comfortable at all times. Participants are responsible for bringing their own food, tent, clothing, and sleeping bags. This course will result in a certification issued by Leave No Trace which is valid for two years.

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.