Tacoma Hike Leader Resources
These resources are for current, new and prospective hike leaders.
Steps to Become a Tacoma Hike Leader
This document overviews and outlines the process for becoming a Hike Leader for the Tacoma Mountaineers.
2019 Tacoma Branch Hike Leader Requirements.pdf
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Hike or Backpack Leader Application
Please submit this application after completing Part A of the Tacoma Mountaineers Hike Leader Certification Requirements.
Hiking and Backpacking Minimum Standards
Hiking and Backpacking Minimum Standards 2018.pdf
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Hike Leader Checklist
Leader Checklist.pdf
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How to write a great activity listing!
Read some tips on how to write a great Mountaineers activity listing!
How to become a Qualified Youth Leader
Learn about the simple steps to becoming a Qualified Youth Leader! This allows youth to participate in your trips.
Participant Cancellation
Some leaders include this link in their "Hello Hiker" email to remind participants of the Mountaineers cancellation policy.
Sample "Hello Hiker" Email
Here is an example of a pre-trip email you might send out to your participants.
Sample Hello Hiker Email.pdf
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The 10 Essentials
Ten Essentials.pdf
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Screening Prospective Hike Participants
Screening of Prospective Hike Participants.pdf
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Leave No Trace Principles
Leave no Trace Principles.pdf
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99 KB
Mountaineers Seven Steps for First Aid Response
Mountaineers 7 Steps for First Aid Response.pdf
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424 KB
New Hike Leader Seminar Slides
New Hike Leader Seminar 2019.pptx
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Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation,
6.38 MB
New Hike Leader Seminar Discussion Scenarios
Hike Leader Seminar Discussion Scenarios.pdf
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New Hike Leader Seminar Handout
New Hike Leader Seminar Handout.pdf
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415 KB