On Friday, October 30th, 2015 we lost our dear friend, team member, and a shining star in the Avid4 Adventure family, Ethan Gillett. Like so many in the Avid community, Ethan had a deep connection to and passion for the outdoors. With an engineering degree from MIT and a Bachelor’s from Tufts, Ethan could have chosen many career paths. He chose to teach and empower young people. Through his work as an outdoor instructor at Avid4 Adventure camps and school programs, he helped kids find their confidence and spirit in the space he loved the best, pursuing outdoor adventure. In his additional role on Avid4 Adventure’s recruiting team, he hired hundreds of talented adventure educators to teach kids the lifetime skills of biking, climbing, paddling, and hiking throughout Colorado and California… read more at http://www.avid4.com/blog/in-loving-memory-of-ethan-gillett/
Avid4 Adventure will proudly award 1 full scholarship for each of the following certifications every year as we feel these courses are fundamental in pursuing a career in the outdoors and a true representation of Ethan's passion for outdoor adventure, education and climbing. Courses must be completed by the end of the following year they are awarded:
- Wilderness 1st Responder
- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course & Exam
To apply, please submit answers to the following questions by 11/15. Winners will be announced by the end of November and chosen based on work performance and written responses.
