Day Hiking Course
Conditioning Hiking Series
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.
- 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
- Mon, Mar 8, 2021 - Sun, Oct 31, 2021
- Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $90.00
- Availability: 50 (50 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.
What to Expect: The CHS course consists of a mandatory Online Virtual classroom session on March 8, 2021 @ 6:30pm, a minimum of two CHS hikes per month building in mileage and elevation gain from April through August, and a graduation hike in September. Each participant in the course is also required to do one day of Stewardship in order to graduate as well as earn their free Low Impact Recreation Badge.
Course Materials: Please review ALL course materials prior to the classroom session.
Optional: Fitness for Hiking and Backpacking - Online Classroom. A Zoom session to help you get in shape at home for Hiking & Backpacking on March 18, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Course badges will be awarded to those who complete the Online Virtual classroom session, ten CHS day hikes (two per month, April-August), one CHS graduation hike in September, one day of Stewardship and earn their Low Impact Recreation Badge.
You must be a current member of The Mountaineers to register for this course.
CANCELLATIONS must be received no later than April 1 to qualify for refund.
Badges you will earn:
Conditioning Hiking Series
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS Tacoma Classroom Session | |||
| Tacoma Program Center |
Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now
|
50
participants
2 instructors
|
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| CHS Tacoma April Hikes (optional) | |||
| Little Mashel Falls |
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Swan Creek Canyon |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Carbon River Road & Old Mine Trail |
Sun, Apr 4, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Little Si |
Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Little Mashel Falls |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Green Mountain: Gold Creek Trail |
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Cougar Mountain: Red Town Trailhead |
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Mima Falls |
Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Clark's Creek Park Loop |
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Little Si |
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Greenwater Lakes |
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Little Si |
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, Apr 18, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Noble Knob via Corral Pass |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Mount Erie |
Sat, Apr 24, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Little Si |
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Dirty Harry's Balcony |
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Snoquera Falls Loop |
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma May Hikes (optional) | |||
| Lost Valley Loop |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Lena Lake |
Sat, May 1, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Point Defiance Park |
Sun, May 2, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Margaret's Way |
Sun, May 2, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Snoquera Falls Loop |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Lena Lake |
Sat, May 8, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Margaret's Way |
Sun, May 9, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Green Mountain: Gold Creek Trail |
Wed, May 12, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Kamikaze (Teneriffe) Falls |
Sat, May 15, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Talus Loop |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Twin Lakes (Wenatchee) |
Sun, May 16, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Rampart Ridge Loop |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Jug Lake |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Margaret's Way |
Sun, May 23, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Wallace Falls |
Sun, May 23, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Summit Lake |
Wed, May 26, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Talus Loop |
Sat, May 29, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Lake 22 |
Sun, May 30, 2021
Registration opens Apr 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| CHS Stewardship/Conservation Requirement (optional) | |||
| Swan Creek Canyon |
Sat, May 22, 2021
Registration opens Mar 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Kelly Butte |
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
10
participants
|
|
| Sun Top Lookout |
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
10
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma June Hikes (optional) | |||
| Jug Lake |
Sat, Jun 5, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Ira Spring Trail |
Sun, Jun 6, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Tubal Cain Mine |
Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Annette Lake |
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Big Creek Loop |
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Poo Poo Point |
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Snow Lake (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier) |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Annette Lake |
Sat, Jun 19, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Poo Poo Point |
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Eunice Lake & Tolmie Peak Lookout |
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Owyhigh Lakes |
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Grand Valley & Moose Lake |
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Green Lake (Mount Rainier) |
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier) |
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Snoquera Palisades |
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
Registration opens May 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma July Hikes (optional) | |||
| Palisades Lakes |
Thu, Jul 8, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Owyhigh Lakes |
Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Tubal Cain Mine |
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Sheep Lake & Nannie Ridge |
Wed, Jul 14, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Beckler Peak |
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Duckabush River |
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Grand Park (Mount Rainier) |
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Summerland |
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Skyscraper Mountain |
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| DeRoux Creek-Gallagher Head Lake |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Yellow Aster Butte |
Sat, Jul 24, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Lake Serene |
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Scott Paul Trail & Park Butte |
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Norse Peak |
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma August Hikes (optional) | |||
| Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Aug 1, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Talapus Lake to Mason Lake and Ira Spring Trail |
Fri, Aug 6, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Spray Park |
Sat, Aug 7, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier) |
Sun, Aug 8, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Windy Pass |
Sun, Aug 8, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Peggy's Pond |
Fri, Aug 13, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Tubal Cain Mine, Buckhorn Lake & Marmot Pass |
Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Skyscraper Mountain |
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Shriner Peak |
Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Granite Mountain Trail |
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Palisades Lakes & Brown Peak |
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes (optional) | |||
| Goat Lake |
Sun, Sep 5, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Third Burroughs Mountain |
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Coldwater Peak |
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Duckabush River |
Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
9
participants
|
|
| Marmot Pass |
Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
8
participants
|
|
| Summerland |
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Marmot Pass |
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Gobblers Knob |
Sun, Sep 19, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Tuck & Robin Lakes |
Sat, Sep 25, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Kendall Katwalk |
Sun, Sep 26, 2021
Registration opens Aug 15
|
9
participants
|
|
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