CANCELED - New Hike-Backpack Leader Seminar
- Tue, Aug 6, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Foothills
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This 2.5 hour evening course provides experienced hikers or backpackers information they need to become an effective hike or backpack leader for the Mountaineers. This course is a pre-requisite (along with participation in at least 3 Mountaineers hikes or backpacks, a mentored lead hike/backpack and committee approval) to becoming an official hike or backpack leader for the club. Past and current hike or backpack leaders as well as those interested in becoming a new leader are invited to participate, and you must be a Mountaineers member to lead. The workshop is free and open to all Mountaineers members, but please register online so we can schedule the right number of instructors.
Seminar objectives:
- Know the kinds of trips you want to lead, and how to attract participants who have the same interests and capabilities.
- Understand and be prepared to carry out the roles and expectations of a hike or backpack leader for the Mountaineers.
- Be prepared and confident to handle common challenges you will encounter leading groups on the trail.
- Be ready to take the next steps to become a hike or backpack leader for the Mountaineers.
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