Seminar & Clinic Templates
Introduction to Hiking
Seminar on Day Hiking
Introduction to Hiking
seminar for new hikers
Trail Emergency Preparedness
Learn First Aid and Emergency Procedures to promote safety while on the trail. This is designed to give some tips to staying medically safe while in our PNW woods. Also this fulfills one requirement to becoming a volunteer hike and backpacking leader.
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Backpacking Overview 2020
An online overview of backpacking gear, along with a discussion of good backpacking practices to help participants be more prepared for overnight trips
Backcountry Cooking Workshop
Come along as Chef Corso of MONTyBOCA shares easy, quick recipes and packing and equipment tips for cooking elevated meals in the backcountry with fresh, real ingredients.
Fitness for Hiking and Backpacking
We will review resources available to help you develop a fitness plan and discuss our experiences training for hiking and backpacking trips.
Backpacking the Wonderland Trail
See photos of this incredible journey around Mt. Rainier and learn tips and tricks to preparing and planning for the trip.
What I Have in My First Aid Kit and Why. What Do You Need in Yours?
Join physician Lisa McPeak as she shares tips on what to pack in your first aid kit for hiking and backpacking trips.
Pacific Northwest Hiking: Best Hikes plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby by Craig Hill & Matt Wastradowski
Pacific Northwest Hiking: Best Hikes plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby by Craig Hill & Matt Wastradowski
“Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail,” a presentation by author Barney Scout Mann
Award winning author Barney Scout Mann will share his new book and experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Washington Wildflower Hikes - 50 Destinations by Nathan Barnes and Jeremy Barnes
Listen to brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes describe some of the best places to hike in Washington to enjoy wildflowers.
Backpacking Overview-2020
An online overview of backpacking gear, along with a discussion of good backpacking practices to help participants be more prepared for overnight trips.
Hiking Washington's History with Judy Bentley and Craig Romano
PNW historian Judy Bentley and guidebook writer Craig Romano talk about their co-authored book, Hiking Washington's History, a hiker's guide to our state's historic trails.
Hut to Hut USA with Sam Demas and Laurel Bradley
Authors Sam Demas and Laurel Bradley, authors of the guidebook *Hut to Hut USA: The Complete Guide for Hikers, Bikers, and Skiers*, share tips for planning a multi-day adventure.
Walking Great Britain with Heather Hansen (virtual presentation)
In this virtual presentation, Colorado-based travel journalist Heather Hansen shares insights she gained while writing her guidebook *Walking Great Britain: England, Scotland, and Wales*. If you long to explore the British Isles on foot, Hansen knows the best routes.
Meet & Greet
Come meet Tacoma hike and backpack leaders
Backpacking Food Potluck
Potluck-style get together where we'll cook freeze dried backpacking food together
Day Hiking Central Cascades with Craig Romano
Craig Romano shares his favorite hikes around Lake Stevens, the Glacier Peak Wilderness, Lakes Wenatchee and Chelan, and lots more.
Cleaning, Maintaining, and Storing Your Backpacking Gear in the Off-season
Learn how to care for your backpacking gear and keep it in tip top shape.