Leader Badges

Leader Badges

A listing of the different types of Leader Badges in The Mountaineers, including what they mean and how to get them! Typically, members take courses, enhance their skills, and then "pay it forward" by leading trips, activities, seminars, and courses of their own for new members. Learn how to become one here!

Leader Badges acknowledge our members' initiative, skill, and donation of time to our organization. Typically, members take courses, enhance their skills, and then "pay it forward" by leading activities and coordinating or teaching courses, clinics, and seminars! For additional information about leader permissions and benefits, please visit our Leader Resources page.

Here are the leader badges that describe the skills of our leaders who have met our training and leadership qualifications. Please contact us at if you have any questions or suggestions.

Urban Walk Leader

Urban Walk Leader

The Urban Walk Leader badge authorizes the holder to lead Urban Walks for The Mountaineers as defined in the Hike/Urban Walk/Backpack standard.

Winter Scramble Leader

Winter Scramble Leader

The holder of this badge has been approved by the leaders of their branch's Alpine Scramble Committee to lead winter scrambles for The Mountaineers. Winter Scrambles are winter trips with off-trail travel and a summit destination.

Youth & Family Backpack Leader

Youth & Family Backpack Leader

This badge allows you to lead Youth & Family backpacking trips for The Mountaineers