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
- Wed, Mar 9, 2022 - Sat, Oct 1, 2022
- Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $125.00
- Availability: 8 (70 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Click the "MORE" button to read this entire course description before signing up.
NOTE: This course may offer few opportunities to hike if you are not Vaccinated, vaccine status is at the discretion of each hike leader.
CHS Graduates (You have earned a CHS Badge from any Branch) may register for the 2022 course on 01/14/2022 @ 8am.
This course is designed for the 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 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 9, 2022 @ 7pm, 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 earn or renew their Stewardship Badge in 2022 and earn their free Low Impact Recreation Badge.
This is typically a very popular series, and there is usually a long waitlist, so please be committed to putting in the time and effort to graduate before registering and claiming a spot on the roster. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the course leaders.
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 23, 2022 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Requirements to complete graduation must be completed by September 30, 2022
CANCELLATIONS must be received no later than April 1 to qualify for refund.
You must be a current member of The Mountaineers to register for this course.
Badges you will earn:
Conditioning Hiking Series
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS Tacoma June Hikes (optional) | |||
| Poo Poo Point via High School Trail |
Sun, Jun 5, 2022
Registration closes Jun 3
|
0
participants
|
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| May Valley Loop |
Sun, Jun 5, 2022
Registration closes Jun 3
|
1
participant
|
|
| Gray Wolf Trail |
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Registration closes Jun 8
|
0
participants
|
|
| Owyhigh Lakes |
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Registration closes Jun 9
|
2
participants on waitlist
0 instructors
|
|
| Snoquera Palisades |
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
Registration closes Jun 9
|
0
participants
|
|
| Pinnacle Peak |
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Registration closes Jun 10
|
4
participants on waitlist
|
|
| Poo Poo Point via High School Trail |
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Registration closes Jun 10
|
1
participant
|
|
| Duckabush River |
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Registration closes Jun 23
|
2
participants
0 instructors
|
|
| Ira Spring Trail |
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Registration closes Jun 13
|
1
participant
|
|
| Bearhead Mountain |
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Registration closes Jun 16
|
1
participant on waitlist
|
|
| Snoquera Palisades |
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Registration closes Jun 16
|
0
participants
|
|
| Lake Serene |
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Registration closes Jun 17
|
0
participants
|
|
| Margaret Lake |
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Registration closes Jun 17
|
1
participant
|
|
| Fragrance & Lost Lakes Loop |
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Registration closes Jun 17
|
1
participant
|
|
| Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie) |
Mon, Jun 20, 2022
Registration closes Jun 15
|
2
participants
|
|
| Kamikaze (Teneriffe) Falls |
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Registration closes Jun 19
|
1
participant
|
|
| Margaret Lake |
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Registration closes Jun 20
|
0
participants
|
|
| West Tiger Mountain No. 3 |
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Registration closes Jun 23
|
1
participant on waitlist
|
|
| Noble Knob & Lost Lake |
Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Registration closes Jun 23
|
6
participants on waitlist
|
|
| CHS Tacoma July Hikes (optional) | |||
| Crystal Peak (Mount Rainier) |
Sat, Jul 2, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Skyscraper Mountain |
Sat, Jul 9, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Bearhead Mountain |
Sat, Jul 9, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
5
participants
|
|
| Tubal Cain Mine |
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Palisades Lakes & Brown Peak |
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Tubal Cain Mine |
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Skyscraper Mountain |
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Alaska Lake |
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Bearhead Mountain |
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Owyhigh Lakes |
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Anderson & Watson Lakes |
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
5
participants
|
|
| Grand Park (Mount Rainier) |
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Baker Lake |
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
5
participants
|
|
| Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Windy Pass |
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Registration opens Jun 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma August Hikes (optional) | |||
| Third Burroughs Mountain |
Mon, Aug 1, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Sourdough Gap: Chinook Pass to Crystal Lakes |
Fri, Aug 5, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Crystal Mountain Loop |
Sat, Aug 6, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Gobblers Knob |
Sat, Aug 6, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Palisades Lakes & Brown Peak |
Sun, Aug 7, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Snowgrass Flat |
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
3
participants
|
|
| Adams Creek Meadows & Mount Adams High Camp |
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
4
participants
|
|
| Granite Creek Trail |
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Wonderland Trail: Longmire to Reflection Lakes |
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Greenwater & Echo Lakes |
Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Norse Peak |
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie) |
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Quartz Creek & Blethen Lake |
Sun, Aug 21, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
7
participants
|
|
| Shriner Peak |
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Mount Townsend |
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Registration opens Jul 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| CHS Tacoma September Graduation Hikes (optional) | |||
| Tatoosh Peak |
Sat, Sep 3, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
4
participants
|
|
| Indian Henry's Hunting Ground |
Fri, Sep 9, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Third Burroughs Mountain |
Sat, Sep 10, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Third Burroughs Mountain |
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Pratt Lake Trail |
Sat, Sep 17, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Marmot Pass |
Sun, Sep 18, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Royal Basin |
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Twin Sisters, Jug & Penoyer Lakes |
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Twin Sisters, Blankenship, Apple & Pear Lakes |
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
participants
|
|
| Glacier Basin & Sunrise Loop |
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Registration opens Aug 15
|
6
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