Day Hiking Course
Basic Hiking Skills
This two-evening course will give you the basics you need for a lifetime of safe, successful, and rewarding days on our amazing trails. You will learn about finding hikes, choosing gear, avoiding common trail hazards, and hiking safely and courteously.
- Mon, May 6, 2019 - Wed, May 8, 2019
- Committee: Olympia Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $30.00 Guests: $30.00
- Availability: 30 (30 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course is designed for new hikers or for people who have hiked before but want to step up their game with an introduction to safe hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
We will cover how to find compatible hikes, common trail hazards, good preparation, gear and clothing, Low Impact practices for protecting our trails and wild places, and trail etiquette.
Experienced hike leaders will be on hand with their favorite hiking gear essentials to show and demonstrate. We will also provide resources for trail selection and additional training options.
This course has no scheduled activities.
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
You must register for this course to see course materials.