Outdoor Leadership Training

1. Complete an Assumption of Risk Form.
2. Check the weather forecast for the location. Set aside the appropriate equipment and clothing for the predicted temperature and conditions.
3. Review the meeting location address and directions.

• Weather appropriate clothing (preferably non-cotton layers).
• Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes appropriate for the terrain.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for check in. This gives the Trip Leaders enough time to collect Assumption of Risk Forms and start the trip on time.

Venture Outdoors provides multiple directions for accessing the meeting location including GPS coordinates, closest address, Google map link, and driving directions from Pittsburgh. Please review these directions in advance and plan your route to allow ample time for travel and onsite preparation. The Trip Leaders’ cellphone numbers are provided as a courtesy, but they may not be available by phone during check-in. Any necessary contact should be made at least 30 minutes before the trip begins. It is the participant’s responsibility to arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the start time. Please arrive early as trips cannot be delayed for late arrivals.

Yes. During Outdoor Leadership Training, training locations include bathroom stops at or near the facility. The type and availability of facility depends on the time of year and location. Urban settings and many parks offer flush toilets or port-a-johns.