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.

Five Rivers MetroParks Outdoor Recreation
https://www.metroparks.org/things-to-do/active-outdoors/

Outdoor Adventure Connection
http://www.outdooradventureconnection.com/

Tomfoolery Outdoors
http://www.tomfooleryoutdoors.com

Trek and Paddle Adventures
http://www.trekandpaddleadventures.com

University of Dayton Campus Recreation – Outdoor Education
https://udayton.edu/studev/health_wellness/campusrec/outdoor/index.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?

K & G Bike Center
http://kgbikes.com/

Twin Creek & Tippecanoe Kayak and Canoe Liveries
http://www.twincreekcanoe.com/

University of Dayton Campus Recreation – Outdoor Education
https://udayton.edu/studev/health_wellness/campusrec/outdoor/rentals.php

Whitewater Warehouse
http://www.kayakdayton.com/

Valleywood Ski & Snowboard Shop
https://www.facebook.com/skivalleywood/

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/