University of Calgary Outdoor Program Centre:
Offers snow and ice, land, and water courses plus equipment rental,
and repair service. Also runs a climbing wall and kayak pool.
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
http://www.ucalgary.ca/opc
Castle Rock Institute:
Offers students a program of outdoor activities for college credit.
Locations in North Carolina and Australia.
http://www.castle-rock.org
Lagganlia Centre:
Outdoor Education Centre offering fully serviced courses,
self-catering accommodations, and leadership training courses.
(Inverness-shire, Scotland)
http://www.lagganlia.com
Outdoor Leadership Training Seminars:
Offering trips and training in climbing, backcountry skiing,
whitewater rafting, and backpacking in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and
New Mexico. Also offers courses in logistics, leadership, and
decision making. (Denver, Colorado)
http://www.olts-bt.com
Southern African Wildlife College:
Courses for protected area managers to manage their areas and
associated wildlife populations sustainably. (Hoedspruit, South
Africa)
http://www.wildlifecollege.org.za
Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre:
Offers training in mountaineering, first aid, kayaking, canoeing,
and the environment with a focus on personal development. (Argyll,
Scotland)
http://www.outdooreducation.co.uk
Landmark Learning:
Courses and instruction for outdoor leaders, group facilitators,
skills instructors, national certifications, and individualized
programs. (Cullowhee, North Carolina)
http://www.landmarklearning.org
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School:
Rainforest trekking, whitewater rafting, Spanish language study,
kayaking, scuba diving, and study abroad for university credit. (San
Jose, Costa Rica)
http://www.crrobs.org/
Outdoor Wilderness Leadership School:
Corporate development, ropes courses, mountain biking, rock
climbing, kayaking, and summer camps. Offices in Virginia and
Montana.
http://www.owlsadventures.com
Northwest Mountain School:
Camps in mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry snowboarding,
and back packing. (Seattle, Washington)
http://mountainschool.net
New York City Outward Bound Center:
Offers targeted school programs, professional development programs
for educators, organizational development programs for schools and
nonprofits, adventure programs for youth, and after school and
summer programs. (Long Island City, New York)
http://www.nycoutwardbound.org
Adventure Realm Canada:
A non-profit outdoor school dedicated to helping teens and adults
realize their full potential through experiential outdoor education
in the Canadian Rockies. (Golden, British Columbia)
http://www.adventurealm.org
Canyonlands Field Institute:
Environmental organization offers school programs, graduate
residency, writing and teacher workshops, elderhostel, and river and
hiking trips. (Moab, Utah)
http://canyonlandsfieldinst.org
Bogong Outdoor Education Centre:
Caters to school groups but can also be hired by private or
community groups. Offers rock climbing, skiing, and environmental
studies.
http://www.boec.vic.edu.au/
American Avalanche Institute:
Offering three levels of avalanche training courses in the western
United States. Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
http://www.avalanchecourse.com/
Voyageur Outward Bound School:
Helps young people pursue challenging wilderness experiences in
order to gain a greater understanding and acceptance of themselves
and others. (Ely, Minnesota)
River Skills Center:
Classes, training and certification in Wilderness First Responder,
Wilderness First Aid and CPR, Swiftwater Rescue and Safety, Rock
Rescue and Class IV/V Whitewater Skills. (Mt. Shasta, California)
Colorado State Outdoor Adventure Program:
Offers instruction, equipment rentals, and guided trips in climbing,
biking, kayaking, hiking, orienteering, wilderness first aid,
skiing, snowshoeing, and leave no trace backpacking. (Fort Collins,
Colorado)
http://www.oap.colostate.edu
Strathcona Outdoor Education Centre.:
Training and wilderness leadership courses for careers in outdoor
education and adventure tourism. (Campbell River, British Columbia,
Canada )
http://outdoor-education.com
The Adventure Agency:
Specializing in outings for a company, group, or individuals
including team building exercises and outdoor instruction. Includes
activities available, and quote request.
http://www.adventure.ie/
Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre:
Activities include climbing, orienteering, kayaking, caving, and
environmental education. (Weymouth, England)
http://www.dorset-lea.org.uk/weymouthOEC
Achill Outdoor Education Centre:
Outdoor adventure centre in County Mayo Ireland. Media rich site
with video, sound and a photo gallery.
http://www.achilloutdoor.com
SportsJones: "Requiem for an Explorer":
A tribute to Paul Petzoldt, the founder of the National Outdoor
Leadership School.
http://www.sportsjones.com/sj/83.shtml
Christian Mountain Centre:
Provider of outdoor multi-activity courses to groups and
individuals, including climbing and kayaking. (Snowdonia, North
Wales)
http://www.cmcpensarn.org.uk
Equinox Adventures:
Offers paddling, climbing, adventure racing, and search and rescue
courses. Also offers women-only courses and train the trainer
programs. (Willowdale, Ontario)
http://www.equinoxadventures.com
Bradford Woods Outdoor and Leadership Center:
Designs and provides action learning programs including
environmental education, camping and challenge programs. Plus
workshops for teachers, camp directors, and field instructors.
(Martinsville, Indiana)
http://www.bradwoods.org/
Go-Adventure Sports:
Operates in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC and offers courses
and trips in climbing, caving, mountain biking, and orienteering. (Takoma
Park, Maryland)
http://www.go-adventuresports.com
Outdoorlite Ventures:
Based in Llandovery, Wales. Provides instruction in climbing,
navigation, caving, kayaking, and winter skills.
http://www.outdoorliteventures.co.uk
Asheville Outdoors:
Provides instruction in climbing and kayaking in western North
Carolina. Also offers group programs and teambuilding.
http://www.ashevilleoutdoors.net
ELM Outfitter and Guide Training:
Offers training programs for people aspiring to be hunting guides or
run an outdoor school. (Corvallis, Montana)
http://elmoutfitter-guidetraining.com
Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute:
Offers mountaineering, skiing and water based activity courses in
the western Himalayas plus courses in tandem with the Indian
Mountaineering Federation. (Manali, India)
http://www.whmi.org
National Outdoor Leadership School:
Offers various skills courses in addition to wilderness leadership,
courses for educators, and environmental stewardship programs.
(Lander, Wyoming)
http://www.nols.edu/
Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training Centre:
Wilderness education courses for careers in adventure tourism
offered at Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre on
Vancouver Island. Includes course syllabus, equipment lists,
instructor information, and employment opportunities. Also provides
alumni testimonials, photo gallery, reading list, related links, and
contact information.
http://www.outdoor-leadership.org/
Adventure Education:
Specializes in courses for people planning careers in outdoor
recreation with a focus on scuba diving. Content in English, German,
Portugese and Japanese. (Tauranga, New Zealand)
http://www.adventureeducation.co.nz
Becoming an Outdoors Woman New Hampshire:
A program sponsored by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for
women to learn new outdoors skills, increase their skill level or
enjoy the comraderie of those with similar interests. (Concord, New
Hampshire)
http://www.nhbow.com
UCLA Outdoor Adventures:
Activities include backpacking, climbing, kayaking, sailing, and
windsurfing. Offers private lessons in addition to standardized
courses plus equipment rental. (Los Angeles, California)
http://www.recreation.ucla.edu/OAHome/OAHome.htm
Outward Bound:
Non-profit organization with five locations in the United States.
Programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge
in the wilderness. National headquarters located in Garrison, New
York.
http://www.outwardbound.org
Gulf Sail and Ski Specialists:
Organises group tours, activity days, education camps, and outdoor
learning trips for all ages. Specializes in marine and alpine
activities. (Oakhune, New Zealand)
http://www.gulfsail.co.nz
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre:
Residential outdoor pursuits courses in Snowdonia including
canoeing, kayaking, climbing, and hillwalking. Based near Beddgelert.
http://www.plasgwynant.org.uk
School of Wilderness Arts & Technology:
Skills and leadership training center. Skills include canoeing,
navigate, climbing, rescue, and leadership. (Palmer Rapids, Ontario)
http://www.madawaska.com
Wilderness Expertise:
Outdoor courses and expeditions designed for schools or businesses.
Operates primarily in the United Kingdom. (Berkshire, England)
http://www.wilderness-expertise.co.uk
Education Through Adventure:
Information on provided wilderness travel and positive impact
camping courses, first aid trainings, first respodner, CPR and AED
trainings. (Jersey City, New Jersey)
http://www.etatraining.com/
North Carolina Outward Bound:
Offers adventure courses for teens and adults including
mountaineering, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(Asheville, North Carolina)
http://www.ncobs.org
Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School:
Provides training and education in the hunting guide and outfitter
industry as well as other outdoor recreation professions. (Colorado
Springs, Colorado)
http://www.guideschool.com
First Track Adventures:
Outdoor activities and camps for schools, corporate training, and
the general public. Mountain biking, canoeing, skiing, bushwalking,
snorkeling, ropes courses, Koori studies. (Victoria, Australia)
http://www.firsttrack.com.au/
Outward Bound South Africa:
An international non-profit experiential education organisation that
uses the outdoors to promote individual growth and community. (Knysna,
South Africa)
http://www.outwardbound.org.za
Superior Institute:
Teaches minimal impact camping, cooking in the wilderness,
backpacking techniques, kayaking, and map and compass skills plus
environmental awareness and natural history. (Highland Park,
Illinois)
http://www.superiorinstitute.net/
Buitelaar-Canyoning:
Based in The Netherlands, the company specializes in customized
outdoor training courses for individuals or businesses in Belgium,
France, and Spain.
http://www.buitelaar-canyoning.com
Hurricane Island Outward Bound:
Instruction program for potential wilderness instructors working
with adolescent populations. (Tallahassee, Florida)
http://members.tripod.com/outward.bound/
Cal Adventures:
Youth and adult camps and team-building events offered by University
of California, Berkeley campus. Includes program details and online
registration.
http://www.oski.org/
Adventure Education International:
Trains tertiary level outdoor guides and instructors in New Zealand
for international careers in the outdoor education, adventure
tourism, and outdoor recreation industries. (Tauranga, New Zealand)
http://www.adventureleader.com
West River Valley Outing Club:
Not-for-profit corporation that provides adventure-based
recreational and educational programs for all ages in the West River
Valley and neighboring communities. (West Dummerston, Vermont)
http://www.wrvoutingclub.org/
Mountain Top Adventures:
An outdoor program for children and adults that includes
backpacking, climbing, caving, and camping. (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
http://www.mountaintopadventures.com/
Outward Bound Thailand:
Offers corporate team building and youth and student group
activities. Content in English and Thai. Located in Bangkok.
http://www.outwardboundthailand.org
