This badge represents the successful completion of a Leadership Development: Mental Health continuing education opportunity within the past three years
This badge represents the successful completion of a Leadership Development: Risk Management continuing education opportunity within the past year.
This org-wide award recognizes above-and-beyond contributions to The Mountaineers youth programs.
Represents proficiency in leading multipitch routes
Represents proficiency in leading sport routes.
Represents proficiency in leading rock climbs using traditional protection.
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructors have successfully completed a Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course and can teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to other members, friends and family.
The holder of this badge is approved to instruct at AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety Courses.
Lifesling Certification
The holder of this badge has completed The Mountaineers Low Impact Recreation training and has the following skills:
The holder of this badge has successfully participated in at least 3 MAC Conditioning Hikes and has been assessed as fit for long-distance backpacking trips by a Hike Leader or Youth & Family Hike Leader, or Mountaineers staff.
The holder of this badge can instruct for courses and activities organized by the Meany Lodge Ski School.
The holder of this badge has been approved as a mentor hike leader for The Mountaineers.
The holder of this badge has been approved as a Mentor Stewardship Leader for The Mountaineers.
The Mentor Urban Walk Leader Badge authorizes the holder of this badge to mentor urban walk leader candidates for the Mountaineers.
This badge represents successful completion of the Mobile Photography 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.
This badge indicates student status in a Moss & Lichen Course
This badge represents successful completion of the Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA) Course.
This badge represents current participation in the year-round Mountaineers Adventure Club (MAC) for youth aged 14-19. MAC participants are in charge of planning single-day outings as well as week-long camping trips.