Training

"The training was informative, engaging and most importantly set our staff up to understand the seriousness of their driving responsibilities and perform them to a high standard when working in a professional capacity."
                                                                   — Ellen Sagmyr, former Director of Programs
                                                                       Montana Yellowstone Expeditions (renamed REACH)

The Outdoor Safety Institute offers custom training program on a contract basis. These training services range from conference workshops to comprehensive multi-day staff training programs. Broad areas of focus include risk management, outdoor leadership, technical skills, and driver training.

Training on safety and liability management for:

• Boards of directors
• Management
• Field instructors

OSI also offers conference workshops and presentations on these topics.

Experiential classroom and field training curriculum building on the AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership by OSI's Alex Kosseff.

• Past courses have ranged from 4 hours to two weeks
• Focus on group dynamics, decision making, teaching, facilitation, and much more
• Role playing scenarios & case study are key training tools
• Option to include technical skills training components

Training programs can include:

• Backcountry travel and safety skills
• Mountaineering and backcountry skiing
• Rock climbing : PCIA or AMGA certifications available
• Wilderness medicine certification : working in partnership with Aerie Backcountry Medicine
• Whitewater safety and rescue : with help from our friends at the Whitewater Rescue Institute

On site training or curriculum materials for delivery of your own training.

• Be proactive in the face of the most significant risk most outdoor programs face
• Training customized to the staffing and operating environments of outdoor programs