Why Leave No Trace?
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum-impact practices for anyone visiting or recreating in the outdoors. Each Principle covers a specific topic and providing detailed information to empower you and other on how to minimize your impacts.
A person trained in Leave No Trace is 5 times more likely to protect nature!
Level 1 Instructor Course
Level 1 Instructor Course is a 2-day course where participants learn Leave No Trace skills, ethics, and techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. Designed for educators, guides, agency employees, other outdoor professionals and anyone interested in learning more about minimum impact skills and ethics. Those who complete the course are equipped to: understand, demonstrate and teach state-of-the-art minimum impact techniques to students, friends, family or community groups; lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic; serve as a co-instructor for Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Courses with a qualified Level 2 Instructor; teach Leave No Trace Skills Courses; and offer Leave No Trace Workshops. Participants will learn the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace, the role and function of a Leave No Trace instructor and the organization.
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Courses at RMFI are taught by local instructors from the Colorado Leave No Trace Coalition, and we work together to enhance sustainable recreation practices and educational efforts on Colorado's Front Range!
2024
Upcoming Course Details
The course includes 16 hours of experiential education over two 8-hour days, course dates are below.
Where: Rocky Mountain Field Institute
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm for both days of the course
Cost: $175
Dates: Registration NOW OPEN
October 19th and 20th - register here
and
November 23rd and 24th - register here
Questions? Contact Calla and Carrie at lnt@rmfi.org
None! There are no prerequisites to participate in this training.
The fee for training is $175 and covers instruction and materials for your certification.
Registration fees are refundable until 15 days from the course date; 15 days prior to the course date, refunds will be given minus a $25 non-refundable fee.
For questions regarding cancellation of your course or refunds, please contact Calla at calla@rmfi.org