Our trips are facilitated almost exclusively by volunteer outing guides who prepare components of the trip including the itinerary, equipment, menu and other logistics as well as help their participants prepare for the trip.
Guide Training includes hands-on experiences in setting up camp, outdoor cooking, and mastering outdoor gear. New outdoor guides will learn to cultivate leadership skills and form lasting connections with fellow guides in this program.
If you think becoming a guide sounds cool, then please stop by Outdoor Adventures and introduce yourself or attend one of our Thursday evening meetings that take place at 7:00PM - 8:30PM in UC128. We'd love to see you there! You can also email us at usdoutdooradventures@gmail.com if you have any questions, and we highly recommend you join our mailing list to get the most up to date information.
After you're done reading everything below, take a look at the Guide Program Overview Document for some even more detailed information on the requirements to be a guide, and then fill out the Guide Application to begin the application process! We also do not want cost to be a barrier in your participation, so if you need financial assistance please email us!
Philosophies
Benefits
Go to amazing places with amazing people
Gain leadership skills & experience
Develop outdoor skills
Develop job & life skills (group management, judgment, etc.)
Retail discounts and pro-deal opportunities
Discounted equipment rentals
Internship credits
Certifications for reduced rates
Guide Training Trips
New Guide Orientation
Date: September 29th, 2024
Location: TBD
New Guide Camping
Date: November 8-10th, 2024
Location: Salton Sea
New Guide Backpacking
Date: October 11th-13th, 2024
Location: Laguna Mountains
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
Join WMTC to earn your Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification! Learn how to safely handle emergency situations through hands-on practical skill labs, realistic simulations, after incident debriefs, and case study reviews.
Getting your certification gives you more guiding opportunities and responsibilities on trips. Not only is it beneficial to your guiding experience, it also helps you develop personal skills and helps you learn how to act in emergency situations, and address symptoms before they worsen.
WAFA takes place at the end of every Spring Semester. Register now!
Being an OA guide has not only helped me foster a sense of community, but has also built up my self esteem and given me real world applicable skills.