Wilderness Education

Part of the purpose of California Great Outdoors - according to our Bylaws - is to provide "low-cost outdoor activities, programs, education, and leadership training to its members."  Our Outdoors Experience training program accomplishes that purpose for our organization.

Here's what our Outdoors Experience Leader Chris has to say about our 2012 program:

I'm excited to announce the Outdoors Experience 2012 - our own GO - sponsored outdoors skills and leadership program. We'll cover useful topics such as equipment/gear, trip planning, navigation, cooking, wilderness survival techniques, and medical considerations.

Phase I (Day Hike Certification) is March 10 & 11, 2012 at LaJolla Canyon Group Camp.  It's right near the PCH, just north of Malibu. Our campsite sits majestically above a clearly visible ocean and has a covered structure with picnic benches. The LaJolla Canyon hiking loop offers a bird's eye view up and down the coast, of the Channel Islands, and Mugu Rock. This is one sweet camp.

Phase II (Full Trip Leader Certification) is April 28 & 29, 2012 at Malibu Creek State Park, which is an emerald gem in the greater LA area. One person said it feels like you're leaving the typical palm tree/desert climate of SoCal and driving up to the Pacific Northwest to see the lush deep green forest. I'll agree that it feels like Oregon in the Spring. A hike along the creek takes you into the part of the Santa Monica Mountains where M*A*S*H, Swiss Family Robinson, Tarzan, and others were filmed.

DON'T WAIT - THERE ARE ONLY SIXTEEN (16) TRAINING SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE!

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