Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
(Formerly Master Educator)
Dates: August 9-14 2026
Fee: $500
A deposit of $100 is due upon registration, the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
*Participants must be 18 by time of arrival
All food, housing, class materials, and group gear are provided. Participants will be required to provide personal gear similar to what is required on a standard Northern Tier trek.
Participants also receive:
- 1 year membership in Leave No Trace
- Level 2 Instructor Handbook
- Skills and Ethics booklet
- Ethics reference card (hangtag) set
- Scouting America outdoor ethics program handouts
- Level 2 Instructor Patch
- Northern Tier souvenir
- A wilderness canoeing experience!
A shuttle from Minneapolis airport is available for an additional $300 per person.
It is recommended, but not required, that participants have previously completed the Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor.
Scholarships are available for scouters needing financial assistance to attend this course. Click here for more information
The five-day Level 2 Instructor Course is our most comprehensive education course. Participants are provided with in-depth training on Leave No Trace skills and ethics through practical application during a field-based course. Participants learn Leave No Trace techniques through a variety of methods—including discussions, scenarios, demonstrations, and hands-on activities—throughout all five-days of the field-based course. The Level 2 Instructor Course is also designed to prepare participants to be the best possible teachers of Leave No Trace regardless of setting.
Northern Tier Contact:
Blake Ferree, 218 365-4811
blake.ferree@scouting.org
Lead Instructor:
Mark Hammer,
meh@LPBroadband.net
Course Schedule
- Day1: Plan to Arrive: 1:00-3:00, Checkin, Orientation, Dinner, Course Introduction
- Day 2: Classroom Instruction & Activities, Trek Planning and Preparation
- Day 3: Pack Up and Start the Paddling Trek
- Day 3 – Day 6 : On Trek: Application and practice of Leave No Trace and teaching skills.
- Day 6: Return to canoe base, Additional Instruction Topics, Individual Action Plans Graduation
Evening Campwide Rendezvous, - Day 7 morning: Depart for home
Voyager Skill School
NEW at Northern Tier! This weekend long training experience gives adult leaders coming to Northern Tier a behind-the-scenes look at the crew experience at Northern Tier as well as hands on skills used while on a canoeing trek. This course is taught by our experienced “Brigade Leaders” that train the staff every summer for the skills they will use with their crews. The course will include “classroom” sessions, tours of base camp and our facilities, and then a night on the trail to learn all about campsite setup and operation.
This program is designed for any adult leader that is signed up to attend a summer trek, or someone looking to attend in the future. It is especially helpful for those that have not done a canoeing expedition before but is helpful for anyone looking to better understand what to expect while at Northern Tier. Sessions will cover every aspect of the experience, from arrival to shakedown, to gear issuing and use, canoeing and paddling skills, and campsite setup and cleanup. It’s a crash course that will help you and your crew be extra prepared for your upcoming trek.
Wilderness First Aid is avaible as an add on to this course.
Dates: August 9-14 2026
Fee: $145
WFA add on $125
Leadership: Northern Tier will provide trained instructors for each crew
Age Requirements: 18+
- Session 1: August 13-16
- Session 2: September 10-13
- Session3: September 24-27
A round-trip shuttle from Minneapolis airport is available for an additional $300 per person
Wilderness First Aid Training
When you are faced with an injury or sudden illness in a remote location, it is essential to know what to look for and what to do. Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care in Remote Locations, is your comprehensive training. A must for outdoor recreationists and those who live, work or recreate in remote locations. This 16-hour training provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour or more away and meets the minimum requirements set by the Scouting America for High Adventure programs.
Dates: Dec 12-13
Fee: $175
All food, housing and class materials are provided. Fees paid in full during registration
*Participants must be 18 by time of arrival
Northern Tier Contact:
Blake Ferree, 218 365-4811
blake.ferree@scouting.org
Sample Course Schedule:
- Dec 11: Arrival at NTIER after 6:00 pm
- Dec 12: Classroom Training 8:00 am -8:00 pm
- Dec 13: Classroom Training and Testing 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Depart for home late afternoon
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Hybrid course
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments.
Dates: April TBD
Course Fee: $750
Course Fee with Food and Lodging: $900
(Food and Lodging includes rustic cabins with simple bunk beds or cots and electricity. Separate shower and restroom facilities are a short walk from cabins. 3 hot meals are served daily in the dining hall.)
*A non-refundable deposit of 600$ is due upon registration. Final full balance due April 1st
*All participants must be 18 by time of arrival
The course takes place at Northern Tier National High Adventure Base, located along the Moose Lake Entry to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Travel information can be found here. (14790 Moose Lake Road, Ely, MN 55731)
This course requires pre-course preparation.
Northern Tier Contact:
Blake Ferree, 218 365-4811
blake.ferree@scouting.org
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Hybrid course
Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources.
Dates: TBDCourse Fee: $600
Course Fee with Food and Lodging: $675
(Food and Lodging includes rustic cabins with simple bunk beds or cots and electricity. Separate shower and restroom facilities are a short walk from cabins. 3 hot meals are served daily in the dining hall.)
*A non-refundable deposit of 600$ is due upon registration. Final full balance due Nov 1st
*All participants must be 18 by time of arrival
The course takes place at Northern Tier National High Adventure Base, located along the Moose Lake Entry to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Travel information can be found here. (14790 Moose Lake Road, Ely, MN 55731)
This course requires pre-course preparation.
Northern Tier Contact:
Blake Ferree, 218 365-4811
blake.ferree@scouting.org