(1) Wilderness Leadership Development & Training - LEADING EDGE LLC offers comprehensive classroom-based and a limited number of field based programs designed to develop the technical and interpersonal leadership skills required to lead educational wilderness outings. LEADING EDGE LLC uses the comprehensive yet detailed curriculum designed by the Wilderness Education Association, the nationally recognized leader in university-level outdoor leadership training and certification. LEADING EDGE LLC's WEA-trained instructors specialize in teaching the "soft" skills of leadership, decision-making, and expedition behavior. Note: Courses are offered on a contract basis only. We do not have open enrollment programs at this time.

(2) Program Development, Review and Strategic Planning - The growth of academic and co-curricular outdoor programs among colleges, universities and secondary schools during the last decade is nothing short of astonishing. Concerns regarding staffing, student leadership & training, financial accountability, short-term vs. long-term outcomes, overuse of limited resources and student satisfaction have increased at the same rate. LEADING EDGE LLC provides an outside, national perspective comparing your programs with others of its kind and offering recommendations and strategic planning through on-site visits, needs assessment and review of existing materials, facilities and programs.

(3) Curriculum Development - Leading EDGE can help design student centered, cooperative learning experience. Click here to see some sample wilderness education "challenges".

(4) Wilderness Travel Travelogues - Jack Drury, with over thirty years of outdoor adventure experience has led or taken part in expeditions around the world. His narrated slide shows have educated and entertained thousands of people.

	Three Rivers Adventure (2002) A PowerPoint multimedia presentation sharing two families' travels on the Buffalo, Green rivers and the Rio Grande Paddling through Canyonlands National Park, Utah (2000) - Jack and his family spend two weeks paddling through Edward Abbey country to the confluence of the Green & Colorado Rivers
	The Buffalo National River, Arkansas (1998) - A family venture down America's first National River
	The Rio Grande, Texas/Mexico (2002) Three families team up to paddle the whitewater of the Rio Grande lower canyons camping in both Texas and Mexico
	Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park, Alaska - Among the first one hundred climbs (1971) - When a senior in college Jack joined the National Outdoor Leadership School for its first attempt to climb the highest mountain in North America. This is a classic slide show with all the thrills and adventures of a world class adventure.
	Far Eastern Siberia (1993) - Less than two years after the fall of the USSR Jack joined adventurer Paul Schurke traveling by helicopter, bus and raft through parts of the Chukotkan region of far eastern Siberia
	The Adirondacks - Through the seasons through the years - Jack has been photographing the backcountry of the Adirondacks since 1969. His Adirondack photographs have been published in Adirondack Life magazine.
	The Churchill River - A two week paddle in Northern Manitoba, Canada with a visit to a remote wilderness cabin along the Churchill River

(5) WEA Instructor Training - Leading EDGE helped design and teaches this valuable classroom based course for the Wilderness Education Association (WEA). Check with the WEA or our calendar to see if we currently have a WEA Instructor Training scheduled.

(6) The Backcountry Classroom - Leading EDGE has literally written the book on wilderness education. This classic text contains over forty lesson plans on teaching in the outdoors. Click here to learn more or to order this book.

Read what the experts have said about The Backcountry Classroom: Lesson Plans for teaching in the Wilderness

"This book is straight from the horse's mouth. Written by professionals with proven track records. It is the latest, "state of the art" for all professionals and amateurs who plan on leading into the wilds beyond the roadhead. It is invaluable for confirming one's own expertise as well as discovering voids."
Paul Petzoldt - Founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and Wilderness Education Pioneer.

"This is truly a 'user friendly' volume. The Backcountry Classroom serves as an excellent resource for those involved in instructing others about how to survive in, take care of, and enjoy the wilderness."
Robert I. Osgood, Professor of Education, Colgate University

"The Backcountry Classroom is a valuable reference work for every outdoor professional."
Jim Gould, Adirondack Mountain Club

(7) The Camper's Guide to Outdoor Pursuits - An entertaining fun book to read that thoroughly cover's the content important for all wilderness travelers to know. Click here to learn more or to order this book.

Read what others have to say about The Camper's Guide to Outdoor Pursuits The Camper's Guide To Outdoor Pursuits

"Blending together well researched information from trip planning to navigation to outdoor gear with humorous cartoon illustrations, readers of all skill levels will get a hoot out of learning about the great outdoors."
Outdoor Retailer Magazine, Editor's Picks

"If you want to enjoy the outdoors, you will find useful technical, logistical and leadership information in The Camper's Guide."
The Idaho Statesman, Natalie Bartey

"... a lively, entertaining read, a book I recommend to everyone interested in traveling to or teaching about the land beyond the roadhead."
Buck Tilton, Author and Executive Director of the Wilderness Medicine Institute

"... the most witty and incisive thinking about the backcountry living today."
David Cockrell, Former President, Wilderness Education Association

"This book contains a wealth of information..."
Michell Sakofs, Outward Bound

(8) Adirondack Forest Preserve Education Program -- LEADING EDGE LLC in conjunction with the Adirondack Communities and Conservation Program of the Wildlife Conservation Society has taken a leadership role in developing an education program for backcountry travelers of New York State's Adirondack Park. The program mission is to protect the New York State Forest Preserve lands by educating people about the Forest Preserve and how to safely enjoy and protect it. Contact us for more information about this program.

(9) Adirondack Curriculum Project - LEADING EDGE LLC has played a leadership role in training teachers in northern New York to develop student centered, problem-based constructivist oriented learning "challenges" for the Adirondack Curriculum Project. The Adirondack Curriculum Project is designed to help foster better public understanding, appreciation & stewardship of the Adirondack region's natural & cultural resources by providing educational resources & training opportunities for educators. The Adirondack Curriculum Project is a consortium of individuals, schools, businesses, organizations and others that hope to foster better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Adirondack region's natural and cultural resources. Contact us for more information about this program.