Ethan Gillett Memorial Scholarships Supporting Staff in Outdoor Leadership

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 about Ethan on our blog. 

Certification Courses Supported by Scholarships

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 

How To Apply

To apply, please fill out our online application by October 15th.  Winners will be announced on October 30th and chosen based on work performance and written responses.

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