4-Season Outdoor Council of Canada Course

March 14–15 | Canmore, Alberta

Join Kananaskis Outdoor Leadership Academy (KOLA) for an immersive two-day, four-season Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) training designed for aspiring and professional outdoor leaders. This course combines full-day outdoor field training with in-class learning, giving you practical, real-world leadership skills for year-round conditions in the Canadian Rockies.

Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as a Hiking / Winter Field Leader – Terrain Class 2, covering both Hiking and Winter OCC course standards. You’ll gain essential competencies in trip planning, risk management, group leadership, environmental awareness, and decision-making in variable terrain and weather.

📍 Location: Canmore, Alberta
📅 Dates: March 14 & 15
⏱ Format: Two full days (outdoor field sessions + classroom instruction)
🎓 Certification: OCC Hiking & Winter Field Leader (Terrain Class 2)
🚨 Limited availability: Only 4 seats remaining

KOLA also offers advanced OCC certifications, including:

• Map & Compass Navigation

• Equine Leadership

• Paddling Leadership

• Wildlife Encounter Training

For professional guides and outdoor leaders, KOLA provides Wilderness First Aid (40-hour) certification, meeting industry standards for guiding, education, and backcountry work.

Learn to play like the pros. Play safe.
Outdoor Leadership and Certification with Kananaskis Outdoor Leadership Academy.