Level 1 Instructor Courses

Leave No Trace – Virtual Level 1 Instructor Course

Course Dates: January 22-23

Time: Required Course Zoom Meetings: 10am – 3pm Eastern Time; additional 6 hours of self-paced work

At Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC, our Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course equips participants with the essential skills, ethics, and techniques needed to teach responsible outdoor practices. Upon completion, you’ll be certified to lead Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops in your community, empowering others to adopt sustainable outdoor practices.

This course is ideal for outdoor instructors, guides, land managers, educators, Scout leaders, and anyone passionate about protecting the outdoors. Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to teach Leave No Trace principles effectively, both in-person and virtually.

Course Details

Total Hours
- Synchronous (Live): 10 hours (via Zoom)
- Asynchronous (Self-paced): 6 hours
Required Equipment
- A computer, tablet, or laptop with internet
- A forward-facing camera and a recording device (smartphone)
Course Materials
- Digital course packet (free) or physical packet (optional purchase)

Certification and Expectations:

Successful completion of all course assignments, live sessions, and a teaching exercise will earn you Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Certification.
Certification is valid for two years, with opportunities to co-instruct Leave No Trace Level 1 and Level 2 courses as well as the ability to lead Workshops and Skills Courses.
Course participants must be 18 or older (exceptions may apply with consent).

Why Take This Course?

Learn and teach Leave No Trace techniques for a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, biking, and more.
Lead impactful discussions on outdoor ethics and teach others how to minimize their environmental footprint.
Share your knowledge through Leave No Trace Skills Courses and Workshops in your community.

Join Hiking Hound Adventures, LLC for an empowering experience that will help you teach sustainable practices and make a lasting impact on how people engage with the outdoors!