KOLA MEMBERSHIP
Are you a natural leader?
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Enjoy exploring the outdoors?
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Stuggle with the high cost of equipment?
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Want more professional training and outdoor opportunties to explore?
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If you answered YES then we could be "your people".
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The Academy accepts all active guide certifications that are recognized by the National and Provincal Parks in Alberta. Currently OCC, IGA, and ACMG. Other certifcations will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
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All KOLA Members will enjoy the benefits of working together.
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DETAILS
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KOLA members can receive Professional Liability Insurance
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Professional Pro Deals​
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Discounts on all First-Aid Courses offered by KOLA Annually
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Discounts on all OCC courses offered by KOLA
Free hiking trips offered year-around.
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Opportunities to lead your own trips with other professionals.
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All KOLA events are planed and organized by outdoor professionals.
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Play safe - Play with the Pros!
Benefits
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AMAZING PRO DEALS
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PROFESSIONAL DISCOUNTS
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Wilderness & Standard First Aid Courses
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OCC Courses
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GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
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Affordable Liability Insurance for Professional Guides.​
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Group Plan Home & Auto Insurnace
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FREE HIKING TRIPS
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​Join other professions to explore further into the great outdoors safety with other skilled enthusiasts
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PROFESSIONALLY PLANED EVENTS & HIKES
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OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AND LEAD YOUR OWN EVENTS THROUGH KOLA
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Build your knowledge and experience with opportunties to lead your own trips! Lead a trip to the places you would love to explore with other certified and skilled enthusiasts.​
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Requirements
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Active Professional Outdoor Leadership Certification with OCC, IGA, or ACMG.
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Standard or Wilderness First Aid Certification
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Active KOLA Membership Subscription.
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Be an active community members. 10hrs Annual Volunteer Hours with a recognized Non-For-Profit.
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