FAQ's RLT Program

FAQ's: We have a lot more to say about our adventures than we can possibly fit into this website. Choosing a program that fits your needs isn't easy. If you want to know more, don't hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call. We're very proud of the fact that your primary contact before, during, and after your trip will be with us, Directors Jim and Donna Stein, Associate Director Kimberly Bartlett, Admissions Director Barbara Semitekol, Admissions Staff Tessa Rhyner, Logistics Director Adam Lindsley, Marketing Director Alexia Vanek, and Business Manager Katia Brandt. We're involved in every detail, from creating the programs to climbing the mountains, in order to make your adventure the best. We can assist you with everything, from selecting the best expedition for your needs to proper clothing and gear for your adventure. We encourage your phone calls or e-mails.
What is your program philosophy?: We offer programs that are rigorous and challenging, but not competitive. Participants move at their own pace, as we progress from the simple to the complex. It is our mission to offer each participant a rich and full measure of adventure and challenge, and an experience that melds independence and teamwork in some of the world's most breathtaking country. Our unique expeditions are designed to mix the benefits of fun and pure adventure with the life-enhancing virtues of knowledge.

RLT's roots are strong. Jim headed up the country's premier and original adventure travel program for youth under his friend and mentor, Nelson Weiters, in the mid-seventies. These early experiences served as catalysts for the RLT expeditions that Jim has developed over the past ten years.
Are you accredited?: We are very proud to say we are accredited by the American Camping Association. Our ACA accreditation indicates we have voluntarily allowed our practices to be compared with over 300 standards established by professionals in the camp industry, and we have met or exceeded those standards. The ACA standards, which often go beyond the requirements of state and federal laws, are recognized by courts of law and government regulators as the standards of the camp industry. Through the accreditation process, outside teams of trained camp professionals observe the camp in session to verify compliance with standards in the areas of health, safety, and program quality, including emergency procedures, program practices and design, health care, personnel policies, vehicle safety, goals, and administration.The Road Less Traveled has been accredited since our first year of operation, and continues to be committed to measuring the standard of our professionalism through the process of accreditation. We are also a licensed childcare facility in Colorado.
Who are your leaders?: Our leaders come from all across the country and from many varied backgrounds, including medical students, teachers, EMTs and environmental educators. They are 21-35 years of age, and have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and WFR certification. They are bright, energetic, interesting people, and are excellent role models. Leaders are selected by Directors Jim and Donna Stein, based on each individual's experience and commitment to work with young people in the outdoors. We meet each candidate, and interview him or her in person. (For more information, see our Leaders section in Who We Are.)
Do you have a reference list?: We have reference lists for each of our programs. If you would like to speak to former Road Less Traveled participants, or to their parents, give us a call at 1-800-939-9839, or send us an e-mail at info@theroadlesstraveled.com , and we will provide a list of alumni in your area, or alumni that have participated on the program you are applying for.