Day Hiking Course
Conditioning Hiking Series
NEW PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER FEBRUARY 1. RETURNING PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER AFTER FEBRUARY 15. This course offers you the chance to develop your fitness capabilities while hiking with many of the same people throughout the duration of the course. You will reach new distance and elevation goals and visit some amazing places. Beginning in the spring, the course provides a structure of increasing challenging hikes that are scheduled to develop your abilities and skills.
Contacts
- Mon, Apr 15, 2019 - Thu, Oct 31, 2019
- Committee: Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $55.00
- Availability: FULL, 28 on waitlist (32 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be successful in this course, you will need to be able to walk/hike at least 5 miles with some elevation beginning with your first hike. You will also need to commit to developing your conditioning throughout the summer as each month, the hikes will become progressively more difficult.
CANCELLATIONS must be received no later than April 1 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 |