Day Hiking Course
Conditioning Hiking Series
This course offers participants the chance to develop their fitness capabilities and hike with many of the same people throughout the duration of the course and reach new distance and elevation goals. Beginning in the spring, the course provides a structure of increasing challenges through hikes that are scheduled to bring you to new heights and discover new places as you gain fitness.
Contacts
- Sun, Apr 1, 2018 - Wed, Oct 31, 2018
- Committee: Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $55.00
- Availability: 12 (40 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course is designed for the new or experienced hiker who wants to increase their fitness level. It is also designed to provide a small-group trip environment in which hikers can build friendships by hiking with many of the same people on each trip. You will also benefit from getting out with a variety of experienced hike leaders who are focused on keeping you safe and helping you learn while you spend the day together in our beautiful mountains.
CANCELLATIONS must be received no later than March 25th to qualify for refund.
Badges you will earn:
Conditioning Hiking Series
This course has no scheduled activities.
Stewardship Credit
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
| Name/Description |
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| Course Manual Olympia Branch Conditioning Hiking Series Course Manual Rev. 2020 |
| Pre-Workshop Homework Olympia Branch Conditioning Hiking Series Pre-Workshop Homework. |
| Ten Essentials |
| Day Hike Checklist |
| Clubwide Activity Standards - Hiking & Backpacking |
| 11 things every hiker should know about fitness |
| Bodyweight workout for women |
| Hiking Techniques |
| The Daily Dozen - bodyweight exercies |
| stewardship doc for CHS 2024 generic updated .docx |
| Chair contact and resources links for CHS .docx 2024 Chair contact information list of resources for participants |