Guide Development Program

The Guide Development Program (GDP) is open to all PLNU students who are interested in any of the following areas:

• Developing personal wilderness skills in backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, and other disciplines
• Sharing in fellowship with those who have similar adventure interests
• Building leadership skills through outdoor programs
• Guiding Great Escapes trips
• Professional certifications to work in the outdoor field
• Exploring a career in camping ministries, outdoor recreation, experiential education, and leisure recreation.

Great Escapes Trip Schedule
Current Guides
Guide Training
Guide Meetings


For those interested in becoming a Guide within Great Escapes, please contact Joshua Morrill, Coordinator of Outdoor Leadership and Recreation (x2677).