Guide Development Program

Begin your journey to becoming an all-around outdoorsperson!

The Guide Development Program (GDP) is open to all PLNU students and explores the follow areas:

Developing personal wilderness skills in backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, experiential education, group dynamics, wilderness medicine, Leave No Trace, and other disciplines
Sharing in fellowship with those who have similar adventure interests
Building leadership skills through outdoor programs
Guiding Great Escapes trips
Gaining professional certifications to work in the outdoor field
Exploring a career in camping ministries, outdoor recreation, experiential education, and leisure recreation