Course Badges
Course Badges provide recognition for the personal development of our members. The badges signify the basic skills taught in each course and help leaders identify instructors who may be able to help teach future sessions of the course. Please contact us at info@mountaineers.org with any questions or suggestions.
Moss & Lichen Course
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Moss & Lichen Course and/or has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills: identifying up to 35 mosses, several liverworts, and 10 or more common lichens using a visual key designed for the course.
Moss & Lichen Student
This badge indicates student status in a Moss & Lichen Course
Mountaineering Oriented First Aid Course
This badge represents successful completion of the Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) Course.
Naturalist Leadership Training Course
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Naturalist Leadership Training course
Naturalists Study Group
This badge represents participation in our Naturalists Study Group.
Outdoor Leadership Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Outdoor Leadership Course.
Racing Course
This badge represents successful completion of the Racing Course.
Ski/Snowboard Mountaineering Course
This badge represents successful completion of the Ski or Snowboard Mountaineering Course.
Sport Climbing Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Sport Climbing Course.
Spring Hiking Series
This badge represents successful completion of the Spring Hiking Series.
Summer Camp
The holder of this badge has participated in a Mountaineers Summer Camp Program either as a participant, volunteer, or staff member.
Telemark Skiing Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Telemark Skiing Course.
Water Ice Climbing Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Water Ice Climbing Course.
Wilderness First Aid Course
This badge represents successful completion of the Wilderness First Aid Course.
Wilderness First Responder Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness First Responder Course, a week-long, in-depth course in wilderness medicine aimed at guides and wilderness educators.
Wilderness Skills Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness Skills Course.
Wilderness Skills Course Student
This badge represents someone who is enrolled in our Wilderness Skills Course and is in the process of learning its skills.
Winter Camping Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Winter Camping Course.
Winter Hiking Series
This badge represents successful completion of the Winter Hiking Series.