Seminar
New Hike/Backpack Leader Seminar - Online Classroom
Learn about becoming a Hike and/or Backpack Leader for The Mountaineers via Zoom.
Contacts
- Mon, Feb 6, 2023
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking, Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL (14 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
UPDATE 2/2/23
This seminar will take place via Zoom.
Please look for an email with the Zoom link and additional documents to have on hand for the seminar.
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
Check out some resources for current, new and prospective hike leaders here: https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/tacoma-branch/committees/tacoma-hiking-backpacking-committee/hike-leader-resources
***Note*** If you are interested in becoming a hike or backpack leader, please consider signing up for the "Staying Found" course which satisfies the Navigation requirements being held online May 16, 2023.
Required Equipment
Please download and review the scenario files being emailed to you along with the Zoom link and be ready to contribute to a small group discussion.