Wilderness Leadership Training - July 15-19, 2025
The Wilderness Leadership Training (WLT) is a five day intensive entry-level backpacking course. It is designed to give you the tools you need to lead youth on multi-day backpacking adventures.
DATE AND TIME
Tue, July 15, 2025 – Sat, July 19, 2025
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM PDT
LOCATION
Tahoe National Forest
Nevada County
CA 95959
United States
DETAILS
Welcome to your five day backpacking course! The Wilderness Leadership Training consists of a full-day Pre-Trip Meeting and five days of backpacking, designed to give you the tools you need to lead youth on multi-day backpacking adventures. Skills covered include clothing requirements, nutrition, equipment use, map and compass reading, backcountry cooking, group dynamics and more. Role playing exercises are used to give participants a realistic backcountry leadership experience. Food is included, as well as any gear you may borrow from BAWT for the training. No previous experience is necessary. We welcome whatever experience you bring, from those who have never slept in a tent before to those who have spent extensive time in the backcountry. Please see below for all the dates for your training: *****MANDATORY***** Pre-Trip Meeting: Saturday July 12th, 2024 9am-5pm Location: Oakland BAWT Gear Library (1100 57th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621) (**Don't register if you can't make this meeting!**) WLT Course: Tuesday, July 15th, 7am – Saturday, July 19th, 8pm (5-day, 4-night) Location: Tahoe National Forest Email info@bawt.org with any questions. We're excited to have you join this WLT! ~~~~~~~ By registering for this course, you agree to BAWT's cancellation policy, found on this webpage: www.bawt.org/courses/ If this course is full and you are unable to register, email info@bawt.org to get on the waitlist or check out our website for other course dates.
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