
222 – Happy Trails
Purpose/Objectives: Nearly every facilitator-led training program starts with
an “ice breaker.” Shouldn’t we end the training
program in a similar fashion? In the late 40s, singing
cowboy Roy Rogers ended his episodes with the song,
“Happy Trails,” signaling the conclusion, and almost
admonishing the viewer to “go forth and do good!”
After all, that was what the episode was about.
If your session was truly participative and experiential,
then end it the same way. You need to provide closure,
and help participants validate their learning. Depending
on your course, your endings can be fun, thought-
provoking, challenging, ...