At Navigate Outdoor, we believe the future of Nepal’s adventure tourism must include strong female leadership. While Nepal’s breathtaking mountains offer immense opportunities for outdoor adventure, there’s still much progress needed when it comes to women’s inclusion and leadership in this field.
Why We Advocate for Women Outdoors?
As outdoor professionals in both Nepal and the USA, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact of women leading in nature. In the West, women often hold leadership roles in outdoor tourism. This contrast inspires us to push for change at home in Nepal — where many women are eager to join the field but lack access to proper training and opportunities.
Core Skills Covered:
Our training equips participants with essential technical and leadership skills needed for a career in outdoor adventure. These core competencies ensure you’re prepared to guide, lead, and grow in Nepal’s dynamic tourism industry.
Training Itinerary
Day 01: Welcome & Introduction
9:00 AM: Meet at Navigate Outdoor Office.
Introduction to participants and brief training session.
Gear talk and organization of personal and group gear.
Lunch Break.
Share expectations and interests: Why we’re here, what we’re doing, and what we hope to achieve.
Focus on Leadership and Communication skills.
Day 02: Risk Management & First Aid
Introduction to Risk Management:
Hygiene, especially in trekking and restaurants.
Cultural differences and awareness.
Natural calamities/disasters.
Other field risk factors.
First Aid continued.
Day 03: First Aid & Basic Navigation
First Aid continued.
Introduction to Basic Navigation techniques.
Day 04: Navigation & First Aid
Navigation continued.
First Aid continued.
Day 05: First Aid Completion
Finish First Aid training.
Other classes as per schedule.
Day 06: First Aid Exam
First Aid exam and CPR practical test.
Day 07: Rest Day
Rest and relaxation.
Days 08-10: Trekking Experience
Trekking experience in Kathmandu Valley:
Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, and back to Kathmandu.
Days 11-14: Rock Climbing Training
Rock Climbing Training at Hattiban or Bimal Nagar (depending on budget and time).
Daily Climbing: 6 hours.
Basic climbing skills.
Belay, rope safety, and communication.
Top roping, sports climbing, and lead climbing.
Evening sessions on:
Guest services.
Hygiene.
Leave No Trace and Environmental issues.
Knot Tying.
Leadership and Risk Management in the field.
Day 15: Closing & Feedback
Meet at the Navigate Outdoor Office.
Feedback session for each other and instructor/organization.
Discuss opportunities and share personal experiences.
Note:
Please sign up for your course at least one month in advance.
For further information or to register, contact us via email:
info@navigateoutdoor.com or mani@navigateoutdoor.com.
