Leading a group on a multi-day trip either in a base camp setting or a backcountry setting requires extensive training in outdoor camping skills, effective first aid, judgment and decision making, leadership and group facilitation. The final part of OA Leader Training is the Leader Training Trip (LTT), a 6-day trip which pulls together all of the skills you have been learning all semester.

The Lead Certification Test is required for anyone wishing to attend lead climbing open hours at the OA wall. There is a Lead Belay Test and a Lead Climbing Test. You may choose only to become Lead Belay certified or Lead Belay/Lead Climb certified. If the climber passes each test, they will be certified to lead belay and/or lead climb at the OA wall.

This test is for experienced lead climbers and lead belayers only - please only sign up if you are comfortable with those skills.

We are working in collaboration with the Orientation office to plan for Orientation 2024 and the program details for the Class of 2028. Frosh Trip Coordinators will play a vital role in developing and implementing this year's iteration of our annual orientation experience. We hope that you will consider joining the team to help us welcome the Class of 2028 by providing them with an incredible and unforgettable orientation experience!