OLT Workshops & Other Training in Illinois and California!

Check out the following on the training calendar: 

• OLT Workshop in Manteno, IL May 3-5, 2013 
• Wilderness First Responder Recertification course in Norden, CA May 4-6, 2013. 
• Wilderness First Responder in Norden, CA May 18-27, 2013.
• OLT Workshop in Norden, CA May 31-June 2, 2013

 

Wilderness First Responder and Recertification Courses in May!

Come join us at Clair Tappaan Lodge for a WFR and WFR-Recertification course this May:

• WFR-R May 4-6, 2013. 
• WFR May 18-27, 2013.

Food and lodging available for both courses as well!

To learn more and register: http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/training/calendar.aspx

2013 National Outings Training Trip

Applications are now available! Visit the web brochure to learn more and apply for this very successful training.  Homework begins in January and the training culminates in August with a backpack trip in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Better for the Sole. Help us donate 10,000 pairs of recycled and organic socks to Sierra Club participants.

Parker Legwear, a family-run company in the US and maker of 
Sierra Club socks, wants to ensure that every one of our great
Sierra Club adventures starts with the right gear. Starting this
fall, for every three pairs sold, Parker Legwear will donate one 
pair of socks to a Mission Outdoors program participant or 
volunteer, to help keep their feet happy while they hike, climb,
explore and enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Sierra Club socks are made in the US in Old Fort, North Carolina
from recycled and organic fibers. Available in a variety of styles 
and colors, a portion of the proceeds from each pair is donated
to Sierra Club to support our mission. Gear up for fall-hiking and
give back by shopping online at www.sierraclubsocks.com

Snakes, lightning and Ankles, oh my!

Check out these National Outdoor Leadership School videos:

North American Snakebites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjj52KyXes&feature=plcp

Lightning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVSCD1mdzY0&feature=relmfu

Usable Ankle Injury - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SSZd5TtbXQ

 

Outing Chair Training Application Now Available!

In September 2012, the 8th annual outings chair training will take place in Sausalito, CA. The Outings Chair Training (OCT) provides Outings Chairs from Local Outings, Inner City Outings and National Outings the opportunity to develop valuable new skills to grow their program and connect more people to the outdoors.

To learn more and apply, check out the training brochure here: http://clubhouse.sierraclub.org/outings/training/chair/

August OLT Workshop in WA, OLT 101 Telecourse taking registrations!

The August OLT in Diablo Washington and the OLT 101 Telecourse are still taking registrations!

OLT Workshops, Chair Training and OLT 101 Telecourse Dates Set!

Outing Leadership Trainings are now planned for California (June), Washington (August), Colorado (October) and North Carolina (November). The annual Outing Chair Training workshop dates are September 28-30 in Sausalito, CA. Visit the training calendar to learn more.

We are also running a July and September OLT 101 Telecourse. Visit the OLT 101 Telecourse Application to learn more and apply!

Wilderness First Responder and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Texts Now Available on Kindle!

If you are technologically inclined, a variety of wilderness medicine texts are now available on Kindle via Amazon:

• The Wilderness First Responder by Buck Tilton
• NOLS Wilderness Medicine by Tod Schimmelpfennig
• ...and other texts by NOLS

Newly Revised Medical Form Now Available!

Many thanks to leaders who contributed to the newly revised Medical Form. Check out the new version here: http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/participantforms/forms/medical.pdf  (Note: this form is available from any of the Outings-Forms pages).