Outdoor Leadership Fundamentals

OP100 Course Outline

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • OP Mission, Vision, and Values

    • How to use this course

  • 2

    Personal Journey

    • Prepare yourself

    • Experience Level

    • Leadership

  • 3

    Planning

    • Find a Hiking Partner

    • Emergency Contact

    • Gearing Up

  • 4

    Where to go?

    • Choosing a Hiking Route

    • National Park Service

    • U.S. Forest Service

    • Bureau of Land Management

    • United States Fish and Wildlife Service

    • State, County, and City Agencies

  • 5

    Water

    • Dehydration - Signs and Recovery

    • How much water do I need?

    • Hazards of drinking untreated water

    • Contaminants

    • Water Treatment

  • 6

    What gear do you need?

    • Clothing and Thermodynamics

    • Layering

    • Different Fabrics

    • Waterproof weather protection

    • Consequences of inadequate clothing

    • Washing and avoiding tears

  • 7

    Stewardship - Leave No Trace Ethics

    • Plan Ahead and Prepare

    • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

    • Dispose of Waste Properly

    • Leave What You Find

    • Minimize Campfire Impacts

    • Respect Wildlife

    • Be Considerate of Other Visitors

  • 8

    Hazards

    • Ticks and Lyme Disease

    • Emergency Preparedness

    • Sun Protection

  • 9

    Day Hike Packing List

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...