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Organization Structure

Understanding how BigBoard organizes your wilderness program is essential for effective administration.

Overview​

BigBoard uses a hierarchical structure to organize your wilderness program:

  • Organization - Your wilderness program/company
  • Seasons - Time periods when you run programs (e.g., Summer 2024)
  • Trip Types - Categories of trips you offer (e.g., Backpacking, Canoeing)
  • Sessions - Specific instances of trips with dates and participants
  • Users - Trail staff and office staff who manage operations

Organization Hierarchy​ 

Organization
├── Seasons
│   ├── Trip Types
│   │   ├── Sessions
│   │   └── Sessions
│   └── Trip Types
└── Users (Trail Staff & Office Staff)

Key Concepts​

Organization​

Your organization represents your wilderness program. This is the top-level container for all your data.

Seasons​

Seasons help you organize your programs by time periods. Most programs run seasonal operations (e.g., "Summer 2024", "Fall 2024").

Trip Types​

Trip types define the categories of wilderness experiences you offer. Examples might include:

  • Backpacking Expeditions
  • Canoe Trips
  • Day Hikes
  • Leadership Courses

Sessions​

Sessions are the actual trip instances with specific:

  • Start and end dates
  • Participant groups
  • Trail staff assignments
  • Logistics details

Users​

Users in BigBoard fall into two main categories:

  • Trail Staff - Field instructors and guides
  • Office Staff - Administrative users who manage operations

Getting Started​

Once you understand this structure, you're ready to begin setting up your organization in BigBoard. Start with creating your first season in the next section.