Leave No Trace in Glacier National Park

Learn more about enjoying the outdoors responsibly

Join us in the heart of Glacier Country, Montana at our Leave No Trace Center for outdoor ethics training! Learn more about how you can help maintain clean water, healthy parks, sustainable trails, and thriving wildlife by enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Learn about the seven core principles of Leave No Trace, front country, back country, river corridors, and more.  

These Leave No Trace workshops and courses are designed to inspire a nation of outdoor advocates and eliminate or substantially reduce costly and irreversible damage to our shared lands.

Leave No Trace Workshop

These hands-on, half-day classes can be tailored to educators, youth, college students, scouts, outdoor professionals, or anyone with an interest in appreciating and protecting the our natural resources.

This Leave No Trace workshop is a hands-on educational exploration of the Leave No Trace Seven Principles that can be easily adapted for specific audiences, environments, or recreational needs.

Here in beautiful Glacier National Park, Great Bear Wilderness, Scapegoat Wilderness, Bob Marshall Wilderness, and other National Forests, Leave No Trace skills and ethics are a crucial component of low impact use.

Course Dates

Summer 2022 by request

Course Price

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The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

  • 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

Leave No Trace Trainer Course

Our two-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course is designed for those who are actively teaching Leave No Trace skills and ethics to friends, family, colleagues, or clients.

In the Trainer Course, you will be assigned a Leave No Trace topic and asked to prepare a short presentation for your peers, improving your understanding of the Seven Principles, and building your confidence to inspire others to enjoy nature sustainably.

This is a condensed version of the Leave No Trace Master Educator Course, designed for educators, guides, agency employees, other outdoor professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about minimum impact skills and ethics. This course covers the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace as well as techniques for disseminating these low-impact skills.  Learn about Leave No Trace Front Country, Back Country, and River Corridors.

Course Dates

Summer 2022 by request

Course Price

$285 per person

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

  • 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