Foothills Hiking-Backpacking Committee

Tools, methods and resources that we have found useful in our committee


Foothills Backpack Leader Guidelines & Expectations

This document includes the following content: Becoming a backpack leader Posting a backpack activity Pre-trip communication Pre-Screening of Prospective Participants Leading a Safe and Enjoyable Backpack Relocating, Rescheduling or Cancelling your Trip Post-Trip Reporting Leader Resources

Microsoft Word Document icon Foothills Backpack Leader Guidelines and Expectations.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 113 KB

Guidelines and Sample Questions for Participant Pre-Screening - Hiking

Careful screening of participants before a hike can make a difference between success and significant problems. This document outlines some methods for pre-screening participants in a thorough but considerate way. It includes a set of sample questions.

Microsoft Word Document icon Screening of prospective hike participants.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 23 KB

GUIDELINES AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR PARTICIPANT PRE-SCREENING - Backpacking

Careful screening of participants before a backpack trip can make a difference between success and significant problems. This document outlines some methods for pre-screening participants in a thorough but considerate way. It includes a set of sample questions.

Microsoft Word Document icon Screening of prospective backpack participants.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 24 KB

Foothills Hiking and Backpacking Courses - General Information

Brief summaries of the various classes offered by Foothills Branch for members and leaders, including extra detail on the Backpacking Building Blocks course.

Microsoft Word Document icon Foothills Info Sheet.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 124 KB

Foothills Leader Checklists - Hiking/Backpacking

Recommended Leader Checklists - For use at the leader's option to avoid forgetting anything important! * Week Before the Trip * Day before the Trip * At the Initial Meeting Place: * At the Trailhead * On the Trail ** Vigilance and Decision Making ** Some Leader Options to Manage Pace for Safety * At Camp * After the Trip

Microsoft Word Document icon Leader Checklists.docx — Microsoft Word Document, 27 KB

Backpacking Building Blocks Lectures

Trail Emergency Preparedness

New Hike-Backpack Leader Seminar

Introduction to Hiking in the Pacific Northwest - Presentation Powerpoint

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation icon Intro to hiking FINAL v2.pptx — Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 38.17 MB