{"id":84,"date":"2026-05-29T11:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/?page_id=84"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:45:16","slug":"student-outdoor-leadership-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/outdoor-pursuits\/student-outdoor-leadership-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Outdoor Leadership Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-split has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20220629_Ijams_Crag_Rock_Climbing_038_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students rock climb outdoors.\" class=\"wp-image-725 size-full\" style=\"object-position:20% 44%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20220629_Ijams_Crag_Rock_Climbing_038_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20220629_Ijams_Crag_Rock_Climbing_038_1200x800-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20220629_Ijams_Crag_Rock_Climbing_038_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/recsports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/08\/20220629_Ijams_Crag_Rock_Climbing_038_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Student Outdoor Leadership Experience<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Student Outdoor Leadership Experience&nbsp;(SOLE)&nbsp;is&nbsp;an immersive&nbsp;outdoor leadership development program on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About SOLE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOLE prepares students to become&nbsp;confident&nbsp;outdoor&nbsp;leaders through more than&nbsp;200 hours&nbsp;of hands-on training in technical skills,&nbsp;such as climbing, kayaking,&nbsp;backpacking,&nbsp;risk&nbsp;management, and group leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program serves as a pathway for students interested in becoming Outdoor&nbsp;Pursuits&nbsp;trip leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOLE Course Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All course dates are&nbsp;required&nbsp;to complete the program.<\/strong> Weekend trips are overnight, beginning early Saturday morning until late Sunday evening. Each trip includes a pre-trip meeting the week before which is also required and scheduled based on the availability of class participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classroom Sessions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trip planning and preparation &#8211; October 8, 2026, 6-8 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camp kitchen and meal planning &#8211; October 15, 2026, 6-8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekend 1<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>October 31 &#8211; November 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rock Climbing Day Trip<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nov 15, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekend 2<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>November 21-22, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekend 3<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 30-31, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring Break Expedition<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 6-12, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whitewater Kayaking Day Trip<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 4, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training in multiple backcountry travel disciplines, such as rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, and backpacking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training in backcountry, navigation, feedback, outdoor recreation education, leadership, communication, and trip leading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All food and camping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation to and from training sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruction from professional staff with over 20 years of experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 16-hour certification course at heavily discounted rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost for this training course is $170.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-billboard has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b8aeb31c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-65f56a5c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply for Sole<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-billboard-divider has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will open on August 17 and close on September 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-ewADMK0Z8BAv9yTF8nx2nxUQlZBSk1NWk9LOUtJR1A5UDJDV1AyU1JZTSQlQCN0PWcu\" id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-ewADMK0Z8BAv9yTF8nx2nxUQlZBSk1NWk9LOUtJR1A5UDJDV1AyU1JZTSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for SOLE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wilderness Medical Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wilderness First Aid<\/strong> (WFA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feb 13-14, 2026 (8 hours each day, not overnight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a SOLE candidate, you receive a highly discounted rate to attend the Wilderness First Aid course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WFA&nbsp;is required to&nbsp;become a trip leader. Some SOLE candidates already have a WFA or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)* and do not need to take this course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*WFA\/WFR must be from a nationally recognized provider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Trainings&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you successfully gained the necessary experiences and skills (through SOLE and&nbsp;on&nbsp;your own time), you may be&nbsp;eligible&nbsp;for&nbsp;the staff May mini-term&nbsp;trainings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mini-term trainings in whitewater kayak instruction, rock climbing instruction, and swiftwater rescue are available to students who complete the SOLE class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions are in-depth trainings lasting 3-4 days and build on skills and experiences staff already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&nbsp;past experience&nbsp;do&nbsp;I&nbsp;need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join the SOLE course, you should have some outdoor experience, like hiking or paddling with the family, climbing with a high school club team, or being involved with scouts. No in-depth experience is necessary, but you should be ready to be pushed beyond your comfort&nbsp;zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need a lot of experience, but if you have never hiked, paddled, or biked, then you should wait to take this\u00a0course.\u00a0If\u00a0you are a skilled climber, boater, backpacker, or biker, but you haven\u2019t formally taught or\u00a0lead\u00a0groups, this course will still be of benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have guided before (at a summer camp or with a private outfitter) or have a strong technical background but lack experience teaching, talk with us about whether this course is needed, or if your prior experience qualifies you to apply to become Outdoor Pursuits trip staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Where does SOLE take place?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOLE happens a little bit on campus, but most of it is in the wilderness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekend technical training trips are on the rivers, cliffs, and trails throughout Tennessee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a SOLE student, you will work with the professional staff and current student trip&nbsp;leaders to plan&nbsp;one&nbsp;of the&nbsp;five&nbsp;weekend courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>How many people are in this course?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enroll up to 12 students in SOLE each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What experience do I need?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join the SOLE course, you should have some outdoor experience, like hiking or paddling with the family, climbing with a high school club team, or being involved with scouts. No in-depth experience is necessary, but you should be ready to be pushed beyond your comfort&nbsp;zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need a lot of experience, but if you have never hiked, paddled, or biked, then you should wait to take this\u00a0course.\u00a0If\u00a0you are a skilled climber, boater, backpacker, or biker, but you haven\u2019t formally taught or\u00a0lead\u00a0groups, this course will still be of benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have guided before (at a summer camp or with a private outfitter) or have a strong technical background but lack experience teaching, talk with us about whether this course is needed or if your prior experience qualifies you to apply to become Outdoor Pursuits trip staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What if I already have guiding experience?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have\u00a0guiding\u00a0experience and a WFA or WFR, and you want to lead trips with RecSports, you may not need to take this entire course.\u00a0Contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:utop@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">utop@utk.edu<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:utop@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>to send us your resume and let us know your experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>I can&#8217;t make all the dates, can I still take this course?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most likely not. There is no makeup session, and we&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have time to get you caught up. You are welcome to apply still and let us know what date(s) you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>How much credit will I get for the course?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No academic credit is given for this course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What certifications must I have to apply?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zero.&nbsp;If you have some certifications,&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;great, but you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;need any to apply.&nbsp;Through SOLE,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;take a&nbsp;16-hour&nbsp;national recognized NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA)&nbsp;course&nbsp;so&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;end up with at least one&nbsp;certification plus lots of&nbsp;first-hand knowledge and experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Do I have to lead trips for UTOP if I take SOLE?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not require that SOLE students lead trips for our program. 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