Safety Is Our Highest Priority

Our trips are designed to provide adventure and personal growth while maintaining a strong culture of risk awareness, preparation, and responsible decision-making. Every trip leader is trained to manage wilderness risks and respond to emergencies.

Training and Certifications

Our trip leader, Michael Young, is trained and certified in:

• Wilderness First Responder

• CPR

• Youth leadership and supervision (has all PA youth clearances)

Trip Planning and Risk Management

• Route planning and backup routes

• Weather monitoring

• Trip leader-to-student ratios 1:4

• Emergency planning

• Gear requirements

• Pre-trip checklists

Participant Preparation

Before each trip participants receive:

• gear list

• trip itinerary

• safety briefing

• outdoor skills instruction

Participants are expected to follow guide instructions and safety protocols.