This proceedings contains 21 papers and panel summaries from the 1997 International Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education. Introductory items include conference highlights, history, and schedule overview. Entries are: "Outdoor Leadership 2000" (Simon Priest); "Permits To Operate: Doing What We Do with the Proper Authority--USA Context" (Stefan J. Jackson); "Case Studies in Wilderness Medicine, the Sequel" (Shana Lee Tarter, Melissa Gray); "Politics and Outdoor Recreation" (Myrna Johnson); "Defending the Legitimacy of Outdoor Recreation Programs on College and University Campuses" (Art Jones); "Wilderness Medicine: Considerations of Adventure Travel in Tropical Areas of Latin America" (Brent Cochran); "Experiential Learning Study through Outdoor Excursions" (Thomas M. Hover, Clay Chivers); "Academics & Campus Recreation: A Win-Win Collaborative" (Rick Harwell); "Miami Bound: Issues in Transition" (Russell E. Parks); "Teaching Avalanche Safety Courses: Instructional Techniques and Field Exercises" (Ron Watters); "Adding Value through Program Integration: A Kayaking Model (Rental, Retail, Repair, Clinics and Outings)" (Raymond Poff); "1997 State of the Outdoor Industry Report" (Dave Secunda); "Permits To Operate: International Context" (Craig Mackey); "Risk Management Practices of University Based Adventure Programs" (Todd M. Bauch); "Ecotourism and International Park Protection? The Potential for Educating Outdoor Recreation Participants" (Michael G. Huffman, James E. Fickle); "Training and Development: Motivating Excellence!" (David J. Webb); "Climbing Walls: From Form to Function" (Tim J. Moore); "Accreditation for Indoor Climbing Facilities" (Peter Mayfield); "Computerized Programs for Your Trips, Classes & Equipment Rental" (Georgi Baird); "Actual Risk and Perceived Risk: Implications for Teaching Judgement and Decision-Making to Leaders" (Steven P. Guthrie); and "Essay: Changing Times in Outdoor Recreation" (Ron Watters). (SV)