Leave No Trace
Outdoor Ethics
What is Leave No Trace?
Leave No Trace Canada (LNT) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands. The principles of Leave No Trace are supported by Hope Mountain Centre and infused into all of our areas of operation.
Seven Principles of LNT
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Plan Ahead and Prepare
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Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
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Dispose of Waste Properly
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Leave What You Find
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Minimize Camp Fire Impacts
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Respect Wildlife
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Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Levels of Training
There are 3 levels of training recognized by Leave No Trace Canada. (diagram credit LNT.org).
Training Level Descriptions
Awareness Workshop
This workshop is one day or less in length and can take the form of a discussion about the Leave No Trace principles or can be a full day of formal training. A workshop can be specifically designed for individual groups, such as Scouts, canoe club members, guides, etc.
Trainer Course
This 2-day course is taught mostly or totally outside and includes 1 night of camping. It is intended for outdoor recreational users who wish to teach others how to minimize their impact on the natural environment whether they are hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, etc. This course is ideal for guides, youth group leaders, teachers, camp counsellors, or anyone involved in environmental education.
Master Educator Course
This course provides the most comprehensive level of training with 4-5 days training, including a minimum of 3 nights camping. After successful completion, students will be qualified to teach both Awareness Workshops and Trainer Courses. In addition to in-depth instruction on the seven principles of Leave No Trace, this course will teach participants how to teach other trainers. It is ideal for people in leadership positions with youth and adults in the outdoors. This includes scouting leaders, park rangers, youth group leaders, camp educational directors, or others involved in environmental education.
Workshops & Courses Provided by Hope Mountain Centre
Hope Mountain Centre has partnered with Leave No Trace Canada to deliver Awareness Workshops and Trainer Courses.
Hope Mountain Centre provides workshops and courses to groups in the Hope region upon request. Contact our LNT Master Educator Moon Pruvost to inquire about availability and group pricing by email at mpruvost@hopemountain.org or by phone at (778) 847-1480.
Awareness Workshops
IN PERSON
In person awareness workshops can accommodate groups of up to 20 people and cost approximately $600 per group (equivalent to $30 pp).
ONLINE
Online awareness workshops (via Zoom) can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and cost approximately $300 per group (equivalent to $10 pp).
Trainer Courses can only be done in person. This overnight, 2-day camping program has a maximum of 12 participants and costs approximately $4,800 per group (equivalent to $400 pp).
If your group can commit to a date with 6 months+ advance notice, we can seek a grant to potentially partially or fully cover the cost of the course/workshop. Contact us to discuss further.
We do not currently provide Master Educator courses.
Visit the LNT website at leavenotrace.ca to learn more including upcoming courses and workshops by other providers.
Hope Mountain Centre LNT Instructors
Moon Pruvost, LNT Master Educator
Moon is Hope Mountain Centre’s Program Director. She is an experienced educator and backcountry mountain guide. Her passion for the natural world and grizzly bears led her to study Wildlife and Forestry Conservation. She is certified in Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Skills Training, Leave No Trace Level 2 (Master Educator) and has experience as a bushcraft/survival instructor. Moon loves to share her knowledge and love of the outdoors with people of all ages! When she is not guiding, you can usually find her exploring the outdoors with her puppy, Kenai.
Watch the Video
Thank you, Shaw TV, for recording and sharing this video that includes our efforts of LNT education on your show "You Don't Say".