Information related to selecting, training, and certifying outdoor leaders for high adventure pursuits, is provided by selected experts from five English-speaking nations (Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States). Patterns of differences and similarities among these nations regarding outdoor leadership components and preparation strategies were identified, and these similarities and differences were explained on the basis of national characteristics specific to each country. Surveys were sent to 50 experts in each nation, to determine what is required to create a competent leader, how outdoor leaders are prepared in each of the countries, and why countries apply different techniques in their preparation of outdoor leaders. The experts ranked and rated 14 outdoor leadership components (motivational philosophy and interest, physical fitness, healthy self-concept and ego, awareness and empathy for others, personable traits and behavior, flexible leadership style, technical activity skills, safety skills, organizational skills, environmental skills, instructional skills, group management skills, problem solving/decision making skills, and sound judgment based on experience), and were asked if they would consider including these components in the selection, preparation and certification of outdoor leadership candidates. Results are compared and discussed and a suggested model of outdoor leadership preparation based on the opinions of the experts and called the PEOPL (Preparing Effective Outdoor Pursuit Leaders) Paradigm is presented. A six-page reference list concludes the monograph. (JMM)