Safety Standards

Extensive pre-screening including due diligence follow as necessary for every student to ensure ALE meets your child’s needs
Physical exam takes place before a student goes into the field
Groups hike at a pace that is sustainable for the slowest member of the group
24-hour access to medical personnel plus local Hospital with ER nearby
Air evacuation in emergencies is available
Field instructors carry a full capability medical kit
Senior Field instructors are Wilderness First Responder certified
All direct care personnel are First Aid and CPR certified
Medication management
Regular Nurse or EMT medical checks
Nutritionist designed diet
Hydration carefully monitored
Students drink from four to six quarts of water daily
Electrolyte supplementation provided based on season and students’ needs
Instructors conduct twice daily foot checks and follow up on medical concerns
Groups cease hiking and take shelter at temperatures above 90˚F and below 10˚F
Students are equipped with functional, effective, and seasonally appropriate gear and clothing
Emergency safety protocols are in place and trained for in case of lightning, flood, and fire
Stringent clinical safety protocols for any emotional escalations and self harm ideation
Comprehensive and redundant communication systems
Scheduled twice daily radio check-ins with other communication as necessary
Research-based therapeutic practices

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