Lecture: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
GoHike Participant Orientation - Online Classroom
Orientation 1: In this 1.5-hour evening session we will introduce you to the essentials of hiking starting with basics: Course mission and values, preparation, safety, general fitness tips and knowledge to make hitting the trial less daunting. We'll talk about the GoHike course and hikes, about setting goals and how we'll help you reach them. We'll also introduce you to some amazing places you can go as you're just starting out, and even more amazing options if you choose to go a little further! - This orientation is MANDATORY for all NEW GoHike participants, regardless of experience. This orientation is optional, yet encouraged for returning GoHike participants.
Contacts
- Thu, Mar 2, 2023
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Beginners, Adults
- Casual
- 5 (85 capacity)
- 12 (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This orientation will be held via Zoom, from 6:30 - 8 pm
Zoom info will be sent out two days in advance.
In this first of two orientation sessions for the GoHike course, we'll give you information and tools to get started hiking, including how to sign up for hikes, share our philosophy and values, what is expected, and connect you with a community of other hikers and dedicated volunteers who are eager to help you overcome any roadblocks or fears and get out there, starting from where you are! This session is required to graduate from the GoHike series.
We ask that you refrain from sending in questions/concerns in advance. We will answer your questions and ease your concerns in our two comprehensive orientation sessions.
Required Equipment
None. We'll have examples of gear for you to look at, and help you learn how to decide what gear is essential for a given hike and set of conditions. Then as the series progresses will help you fill in any gaps in your gear kit with a minimum of expense.