Balsam School Field Leader Course (Hiking & Winter)

The Field Leader Hiking & Winter courses provide the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking these courses will give you the ability to,

• Bring a group to an outdoor environment.
• Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is educational, pleasure, health, well-being, and/or connecting with nature.
• Design a safe experience within the limits of your ability.
• Identify the limit of your abilities and adjust accordingly.
• Feel reassured knowing you are using industry-accepted practices providing proper care to participants and ensuring due diligence.

Field Leader courses focus on the leadership skills and attributes required to take a group outdoors and provide an effective framework for managing risks.

Courses include instruction and practice on planning and preparing an outdoor trip within an organizational structure.

Courses are designed to prepare Field Leaders to lead others in low-risk terrain.