Lake Tahoe Community College
Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership
International Expedition Planning Course
Course Description
The International Expedition Planning Course aims to empower students with the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to create sustainable expedition plans that would combine eco-friendly practices with adventure tourism. Through hands-on learning, participants will plan every part of an international expedition, from logistics to route planning, food menu and prep, understanding the history of that area, emergency plans and environmental impact assessments. This program would fill the crucial gap with training future outdoor leaders and guides to execute expeditions that are socially conscious and environmentally responsible.
Mission
Our mission is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute an international, sustainable and eco-conscious expedition. From hands-on learning and with a deep understanding and respect for environmental stewardship, we aim to create leaders who are responsible and prepared to explore the world while minimizing the impact and helping to preserve nature and the cultural environment they are around during their trip.
Vision
Our mission is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute an international, sustainable and eco-conscious expedition. From hands-on learning and with a deep understanding and respect for environmental stewardship, we aim to create leaders who are responsible and prepared to explore the world while minimizing the impact and helping to preserve nature and the cultural environment they are around during their trip.
Join the Trek of Gold expedition and take your wilderness leadership skills to the next level!
Below is a detailed breakdown of the costs and what's included in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
What’s Included?
Course Materials and Gear
Certifications
Expedition Expenses
Transportation
2-Day Safari
Expedition Gear: Includes personal gear such as backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and technical climbing equipment. Rentals available to keep costs down!
Field Equipment: Communal items like cooking stoves, water filtration systems, and first-aid kits, ensuring group safety and efficiency.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
Leave No Trace (LNT) Certification: $150
Learn how to protect the environment and promote eco-friendly practices on every adventure.
Professional Guides & Support (Trekking Hero)
Accommodations & Food
Permits & Park Fees
Round-trip flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport, plus all local transportation for the trek and safari
Add a full Tanzanian wildlife safari to your adventure! This optional package covers transportation, guide services, park entrance fees, and meals for two days.
This course is dedicated to practicing and promoting sustainable travel practices that minimize environmental impact while still keeping a close relationship and respect for the wilderness and world around us. During this course, we will go over the importance of eco friendly expedition planning that focuses on eco friendly resource conservation, travel methods, and have a good knowledge and respect for the local ecosystem.
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We will explore environmental issues that affect certain communities we may go to with the role of ethical travel and addressing these disparities.
Total Estimated Cost: $4,330
Can't wait to explore with you!
This course is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment where all of the students, no matter their background, experience, or race, are empowered to participate in and help contribute to the world of sustainable international expedition planning. We believe that the inclusion of those named above enriches the understanding of the world as we see it and helps lead more innovative, thoughtful and sustainable travel practices.
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Through this course, we strive in creating a responsible and compassionate group of adventurers who realizes the importance of both planning along with experiencing expeditions around the world.
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