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.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 6, 2021 - Sun, Oct 31, 2021
- Committee: Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $60.00
- Availability: 11 (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course is designed for the new hiker 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 the many of same people throughout the summer.
Badges you will earn:
Conditioning Hiking Series
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditioning Hiking Series initial Meeting | |||
| Online Classroom |
Tue, Apr 6, 2021
Registration opens Feb 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
4 instructors
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| Conditioning Hiking Series - Classroom Session #2 | |||
| Online Classroom |
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Registration opens Feb 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
6 instructors
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| Conditioning Hiking Series - Equipment Q&A | |||
| Priest Point Park |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Feb 1; Instructor registration open now
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20
participants
9 instructors
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Low Impact Recreation
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 |
|---|
| Course Manual Olympia Branch Conditioning Hiking Series Course Manual Rev. 2018 |
| Pre-Workshop Homework Olympia Branch Conditioning Hiking Series Pre-Workshop Homework. |
| Ten Essentials |
| Day Hike Checklist |
| Stewardship Project Report Form |
| Clubwide Activity Standards - Hiking & Backpacking Clubwide Activity Standards for Hiking & Backpacking |