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B.O.S.S. (Blackpackers Outdoor Skills School)
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General B.O.S.S. Information
Q: Who can apply, what is the time commitment, and what will I gain from the B.O.S.S. cohort?
A: B.O.S.S. is open to applicants who are committed to developing outdoor leadership skills—no prior professional experience required; motivated beginners to intermediate outdoorspeople are encouraged to apply. The program runs approximately one year, starting in June, and includes a mix of in-person workshops, fieldwork weekends, hybrid/online modules, an internship, and a capstone project; expect a variable weekly time commitment (intensive periods during field sessions and internships, lighter during online modules). By graduation you will have practical field experience, completed internships, and receive industry-relevant certifications and a portfolio/capstone demonstrating your readiness to lead recreational trips, serve as a volunteer, or pursue paid outdoor roles. Application details, schedule planning sessions, costs, and certification types will be finalized with the cohort during the planning phase.
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Blackpackers Outdoor Skills School
B.O.S.S. (Blackpackers Outdoor Skills School) creates a one-year, cohort-based pathway that turns outdoor interest into leadership by providing hands-on field training, industry certifications, internships, and a capstone project. Rooted in Blackpackers’ mission to expand access and representation, the program centers community-driven curriculum design, culturally responsive instruction, and peer mentorship so graduates are prepared to lead recreational trips, serve as volunteers, and enter paid outdoor careers.