OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE  

Tuesday January 19, 2021 7 pm

Panning and conducting outdoor events and developing an online leadership training programs.

Topics: Update on COVID-19 protocols for leaders and Planning/developing online leadership refresher training for leaders.

 Zoom Meeting - Will be sent in separate email to registrants.

Scott   email click here

      OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE  

Tuesday, January 19, 2021  at 7 pm

Topics include planning and conducting outdoor events and developing an online leadership training programs.

Review draft COVID training protocols and procedures.

 Zoom Meeting - link to join will be sent to registrants in separate email.

Scott   email click here

      OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE 

      Hike Leader and/or Trip Leader  

Let us know if you are interested in participating in our online training program currently under development.

The January 30, 2021 date is a target date and subject to change. We will canvass all those signing up and select the best date(s).

Leadership training courses provide the fundamentals including screening participants, risk management, leadership styles, trip planning, managing a group, organizational rules, dealing with an emergency, conservation practice, etc.

We will be using Zoom for multiple media presentations along with our training manuals with reading/study material for self study. Online discussion of  actual real life situations and scenarios. Group discussions and collaboration will be emphasized. We will spread the sessions out over different times with flexible schedules.

The dates and times will be adjusted to accommodate users. 

Estimated registration fee is $5 for one or $10 for both sections. No fee for certified leaders if attending  for refresher update. Any fee will be collected at a later date.

DAY HIKE LEADER - SECTION I

Be a Hike Leader!  Not just someone who knows the way, but someone who applies safety, best practices, fun, and local knowledge to make a successful outing. In addition to the course outline we will discuss any issues with past hikes and plan for future hikes. We will review basic hike leader procedures and techniques and latest technology and information.  Completing this course will provide participants with Day Hike Leader Certification. Also a good refresher for hike leaders.

Hike Leader Syllabus

Prerequisites: Great Outdoors member (click here to join). The course is  for anyone interested in becoming a hiker leader, learning more about leading effective hikes, or becoming a more confident and capable hiker.

This Hike Leader Certification course is for hikers who are interested in learning new skills as well as experienced hike leaders  who are looking to update or refresh their outdoor leadership skills. It is suitable for all ranges of hiker abilities, from novice up to very experienced hikers.

Objectives: Introduce participants to the skills, knowledge and attitudes of a trained hike leader, including appropriate risk management for day hikes. Present skills for leading a safe, environmentally responsible and enjoyable hike.

Content/Topics Covered:  Hike planning, description, screening participants, trail group management, emergency management, medical issues on the trail, map reading and navigation, outdoor techniques, environmental protection, practical problem solving on a class group hike exercise.

Course Format: The training includes online instruction and presentations with Q & A trail-based scenarios.

Pre-Course Assignment:  Review training manuals.

Course Length/Hours: TBD  Flexible dates and time

Resources Required by Participant: Zoom application

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

• Scott Connelly, Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here
•