Mentorship in the Wild: A Guide to Leadership, Adventure & Wonder

Mentorship isn’t a title. It’s a journey you walk, together.

It’s found in shared silence on a summit, the steady hand on a slippery slope, or the pause to ask a deeper questions. In a world rushing toward results, Mentorship in the Wild reminds us that real leadership is a slow, intentional, and rooted in wonder.

Whether you’re guiding, students, leading colleagues, or helping others find their footing, this book invites you to step outside and explore what i means to mentor with courage, clarity and care.

Drawing from over a decade of experience, as a leader in outdoor education, Court Rustemeyer offers vivid stories, practical insights, and reflective prompts for leaders who want to grow and guide.

This isn’t another book about teaching – it’s your trail map for growth as you lead, learn, and explore the outdoors.

Author Court Rustemeyer is a passionate outdoor educator, speaker, and author. For over a decade he has led students on transformative journeys in Canada’s mountains, forests, and coasts, blending adventure with lessons in leadership, resilience, and stewardship. As a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow and award-winning educator, Court shares vivid stories and practical insights that inspire readers to slow down, reflect, and grow as leaders. His debut book, Mentorship in the Wild, invites readers to explore the power of guidance, courage, and connection on and off the trail.