Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) Register

Date and Time:
Sat, May 4, 2024; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM  (Pacific)
Time is tentative.

Organized By: Oregon Chapter

Location: 1821 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, USA

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Event Organizers:
Kelly Smith
   kayakkel@gmail.com
   (541) 788-8828

We are working to get everyone back outside! The Oregon Chapter is working to restart our outings program to the wondrous wild areas of this glorious state. Since the early days of its' founding the Sierra Club has combined policy work with outdoor trips and adventures. The Club is committed to providing trip participants with a safe and enjoyable experience so we need a cadre of fun-loving and spirited outdoor leaders to get us back out there! We want you to join us!

This workshop is free. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

This training is a significant step in the certification process for outings trip leaders with the Sierra Club.  This workshop offers an outdoor training for aspiring trip leaders using fresh curriculum materials created by a task force of Sierra Club outdoor people from across the country. There are discussions about planning trips, managing challenging leadership situations, weather, and an assortment of policies and guidelines designed to make for a terrific outings program.  It is an all-day, in-person workshop.  A separate opportunity is available on Sunday to acquire certification as a Wilderness First Aid practitioner - first aid is a second leadership requirement.  The policies governing outings will be discussed and explained along with discussions of how to manage those unexpected situations beyond the trailhead.

This workshop is a basic one - for advanced trips in mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting, and sea kayaking other requirements take additional training.  The instructor is the Outings Chair for the Chapter who spent a career teaching classes and creating adventures in wild areas across North America.

The venue for the workshop is the Oregon Chapter Office in northeast Portland.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants may want to bring food to share or a lunch to complement the snacks. Key policy documents and checklists will be shared with participants. The details of first aid classes will be shared.

You do not need to be a seasoned outdoor professional to contribute.  Training and supervision is available.
 

Level: Easy

Cost: Free

Signup Instructions: To reserve a spot, send an email with your name, email address, and telephone number to kayakkel@gmail.com. A confirmation email will confirm you place.

Bring: Clothing to keep you warm and dry indoors and occasionally venturing outside. It occasionally rains in Portland.

Signup Restrictions: A person needs to be capable of walking or paddling one mile.

Carpool: The Sierra Club leaders are unable to organize carpools at this time. Pre-registration allows us to identify drivers and riders who can decide if they want to share transportation.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather