The youth program participants began their three day trek in the Sian Kan wilderness, under the guidance of Outward Bound Mexico and Kat Haber (WILD’s Board of Directors).
In Merida, Yucatan, professional practitioners and leaders from 15 nations working in areas as diverse as Antarctica, the Southern Amazon, Canada, Romania, Kenya — including 5 indigenous communities – began their three day Wilderness management training, interacting with trainers from the US Forest Service and the Wilderness Action Group (South Africa).