Outdoor Education Services
READY - SET - EXPLORE!
Arkansas’ Coolest Type-2 Adventure Guides
We are based in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and LOVE sharing it with others!
If you have a passion for the outdoors, or you’re new to it all, you should be able to experience it without all the hassle of planning, provisioning, setting up camp, cooking, clean-up and then breaking down the campsite and drying & storing all of the gear.
The OES Team has got you covered with the area’s most qualified guides who are focused on your fun & safety, and the best equipment to provide you with the greatest Type-2 outdoors experience!
HIKE - PADDLE - CAMP - LEARN
Explore our premium outdoor education & customizable adventures.
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LAND NAVIGATION TRAINING
Basic Land Navigation
Advance Land Navigation
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SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING
Fundamentals of Search & Rescue (FunSAR)
SARTECH II Eval
Advanced Search & Rescue (ADSAR)
SARTECH I Eval
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SUPPORTED TREKS & ADVENTURES
Scheduled Supported Outings
Total Custom Adventures
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BEGINNING OVERLANDING
Scheduled Outings
Total Custom Adventures
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KAYAKING & CANOEING
Supported Schedule Outing
Total Custom Outing
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WILDERNESS MEDICINE & FIRST AID
Standard First Aid
CPR/AED
Standard First Aid + CPR/AED
Wilderness First Aid
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TEAM BUILDING, CORPORATE, & LEADERSHIP EVENTS
Total Custom Events & Adventures
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CUSTOM TREKS
Supported Schedule Outings
Total Custom Outings
Meet the OES Team
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Simon Wholey, Founder
Simon, a native of the UK, spent over 23 years in the British Army, achieving the rank of Warrant Officer Class One. His diverse expertise in wilderness disciplines, arctic warfare, and navigation make him a formidable outdoorsman. Now, in the United States, he leads Benton County Search and Rescue as Team Chief, sharing his wealth of knowledge and dedication to aiding those in need in wilderness settings.
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Sean Cline, Founder
Sean's passion for the outdoors began early when his family relocated from Chicago to Colorado. His childhood in the foothills of the front range fostered a lifelong love for exploration. An Assistant Scout Master, Equipment Officer of the Benton County Search & Rescue team, and Emergency Medical Responder, Sean's dedication to wilderness safety and adventure shines through his work in leading high-adventure treks.
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Margo Capps, Founder
Currently donning the hat of Training Officer for Benton County Search and Rescue, Margo orchestrates sharpening skills for the next generation of rescue professionals. Her certifications include Lost Person Behavior, Wilderness First Aid, ICS 300, Technical Rope Rescue, and Confined Space Rescue, painting a picture of a seasoned and well-rounded expert.
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