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Associate Degree
in Outdoor Adventure

Gearing Students with Knowledge, Experience, and Attitude

Welcome to HSOR

HSOR offers a holistic approach, blending outdoor sports with management, environmental science, and communication studies. This prepares students for careers where they must not only excel in their chosen activities but also understand how to conserve the environment, manage resources effectively, and communicate with diverse audiences. Through hands-on learning and a focus on leadership and risk management, HSOR equips graduates with the skills needed for success in the dynamic field of outdoor recreation.

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Advisory Council

Aaron Kent

Academic Director (Remote) Instructor at Fort Lewis College, USA
Founder of Southwest Rescue, USA

Ang Tshering Sherpa

Mountaineer & Entrepreneur,
Founder of Asian Trekking,
Honorary Member of UIAA

Dennis Lewon

Director
Outside and Backpacker, USA

Ian Wall

Mountaineering Instructor

Lisa Choegyal

Honorary Consul, New Zealand Consulate,
Director, Tiger Mountain, Associate, TRC

Mandip Singh Soin

Founder of Ibex Expeditions, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

Pawan Tuladhar

Founder of Dharma Adventures

Satish Man Pati

Everest Summiteer and Managing Director of Nirekka Adventures,
Outdoor Sports Faculty

Vaibhav Kala

Founder of Aquaterra Adventures
Vice President, ATOAI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Outdoor Adventure program?

The Outdoor Adventure program takes 2 years to complete, comprising four semesters: August-December and January-May each year.

What are the degree requirements?

To graduate, students must complete 60 credit hours of courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0, without any F marks in any course.

What certifications will I receive upon completion?

Graduates will receive a Diploma (Associate Degree) in Outdoor Adventure, along with certifications for River Guide, Trekking Guide, and Wilderness First Responder.

What skills will I acquire from the program?

You will gain technical skills in various outdoor activities like boating, white-water rafting, kayaking, camping, trekking, rock-climbing, alpine climbing, mountain-biking, para-gliding, and wilderness medical care, as well as soft skills in leadership, communication, and digital literacy.

What career opportunities are available after graduation?

Graduates can pursue careers in adventure travel companies, expedition companies, mountain and river guiding, mountaineering clubs, adventure clubs, resort and estate management, national parks administration, forestry, outdoor gear manufacturing and retail, outdoor media and journalism, sports medicine, and physical education.