SKILL BUILDING
Skill building can come in a variety of ways; from friends, clubs, or just research and online tutorials and that may be enough to launch or take your outdoor lifestyle to the next level. However, if you seek professional instruction from certified outdoor professionals the Dayton region is lucky enough to have professionals who can help.
Our region has professional instructors who hold certifications in among other things;
- American Canoe Association Canoe, Kayak, SUP, and Adaptive Certifications
- Leave No Trace Trainer and Master Educators
- Wilderness Education Association Certified Outdoor Leaders
- American Mountain Guides Certified Instructors
- League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors
- Wilderness First Responders
- International Mountain Bicycling Association Certified Instructors
Many of these instructors work for or do contract work with the following organizations.
Bill Johnson Guided Tours
http://www.johnsonguidedtours.com/
Five Rivers MetroParks Outdoor Recreation
https://www.metroparks.org/things-to-do/active-outdoors/
Great Miami Outfitters
http://www.greatmiamioutfitters.com/info/gear-equipment-rental
Gregory Wolfe Associates Canoe Sports
http://www.wolfeassociates.com/canoesports/
Outdoor Adventure Connection
http://www.outdooradventureconnection.com/
Tomfoolery Outdoors
http://www.tomfooleryoutdoors.com
Trek and Paddle Adventures
http://www.trekandpaddleadventures.com
University of Dayton Outdoor Engagement Center
http://www.udayton.edu/studev/campusrec/outdoor/outdoor_engagement_center.php
Whitewater Warehouse
http://www.kayakdayton.com/
Wright State University Outdoor Resource Center
http://www.wright.edu/campus-recreation/outdoor-resource-center.edu
Want to enjoy the trails but need to rent gear?
Corner Cone & Dairy Bar & Bike Rental
https://www.facebook.com/CornerCone
Great Miami Outfitters
http://www.greatmiamioutfitters.com/info/gear-equipment-rental
K & G Bike Center
http://kgbikes.com/
Trek and Paddle Adventures
http://www.trekandpaddleadventures.com
Twin Creek Kayak and Canoe Livery
http://www.twincreekcanoe.com/
University of Dayton Outdoor Engagement Center
http://www.udayton.edu/studev/campusrec/outdoor/gear_rentals.php
Valleywood Ski & Snowboard Shop
http://www.valleywoodski.com/
Whitewater Warehouse
http://www.kayakdayton.com/
Wright State Outdoor Resource Center
http://www.wright.edu/campus-recreation/outdoor-recreation/equipment-rental
Whitman’s Bike Way Bike Shop
http://www.whitmansbikeshop.com
Five Rivers MetroParks
http://www.metroparks.org/rentals-permits/rentals/equipment/