Gear Tips Empowerment Program

Gear Tips Empowerment Program (Programa CAPACITAR) was awarded Leave No Trace’s Gold Standard Program designation in 2025, making it the first international program to earn the designation. Gear Tips earned the recognition for its role as a leader in promoting responsible enjoyment in the great outdoors.

“We are honored to be the first international program recognized as a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Program,” said Pedro Lacaz Amaral, Founder and CEO of Gear Tips. “This designation validates our commitment to outdoor education and environmental ethics in Brazil and across South America. Through the Gear Tips Empowerment Program (Programa CAPACITAR), we are building a strong community of trained professionals who are shaping a more conscious and sustainable outdoor culture. We believe that education is the most powerful tool to protect our natural spaces.”

About Gear Tips

Gear Tips is an educational platform based in Brazil dedicated to outdoor knowledge, skills training, and sustainability. Founded in 2016, Gear Tips reaches thousands of enthusiasts and professionals through online courses, in-person workshops, events, and digital content. Its flagship initiative, the Gear Tips Empowerment Program (Programa CAPACITAR), offers subsidized training in essential areas such as Leave No Trace ethics, wilderness first aid, outdoor cooking, orienteering and navigation, and risk management. By combining practical expertise with a deep respect for nature, Gear Tips empowers people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and become stewards of the environment.