EDUCATING OUTDOOR LEADERS SINCE 1979!  

The Wilderness Recreation Leadership degree program has been training outdoor educators, professionals and guides since 1979.  The program shared its beginnings with the Wilderness Education Association and continues with strong curriculum and traditions today.  By offering students hands-on opportunities to practice leadership and wilderness skills in a backcountry setting, WRL offers a unique and unparalleled college experience. Ideally located in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, WRL students enjoy easy access to world-class climbing, paddling, skiing, backpacking, hunting & fishing. Additionally, Whiteface Ski Mountain and Lake Placid Olympic venues are just a short drive from campus.