Seminar
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers!
Contacts
- Mon, May 15, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking, Backpacking, Outdoor Leadership
- Adults
- Easy
- 10 (14 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet in the Classroom upstairs at the Tacoma Program Center at 6:30pm. Set up will begin at 6:15pm for those interested in lending a hand.
Greetings hikers and backpackers,
We look forward to having you join us for this in person seminar to learn about what it takes to become a hike and/or backpack leader.
We are excited to have you and look forward to sharing the rewards of volunteering by becoming a hike and/or backpack leader.
Join the Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking Committee as we cover what it takes to become a Mountaineers hike and/or backpack leader. Included are some real life scenarios, which is also the highlight of the evening and a great opportunity to get to know one another and discover your style of leadership.
Goals and Objectives for the seminar
~Participants will learn about the requirements for certification.
~Participants will gain interpersonal skills by making sound group decisions and avoiding potential conflict through participation in scenarios presented in small groups.
~Participants will learn how to list trips, planning and pacing of trips, and how to mitigate and avoid common hazards.
GET A HEAD START ON THESE IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES
***First Aid Emergency Trail Preparedness offered April 20, 2023 OR Wilderness First Aid offered March 11/12 or May 13/14, 2023
***On Trail Navigation Staying Found offered May 2, 2023 OR Wilderness Navigation offered March 23, 2023
Check out some resources for current, new and prospective hike leaders here:
Required Equipment
-An open mind ready to learn!
-Please bring layered clothing as we will have windows and door open for ventilation.
-Personal snacks and water bottle.
-Face covering recommended but not required. We will follow current COVID guideline through the Mountaineers.