Upcoming Events - Leadership Development Series
A series of seminars to provide high-quality, continuing education opportunities for our volunteer leaders. Take a look at our calendar of upcoming events!
Click here to view a list of past Leadership Development Series seminars!

Finding Comfort and Confidence Across the Entire Menstrual Cycle While in the Backcountry - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to confidently and comfortable navigate the full scope of your menstrual
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
No Prerequisites

Workshopping Leadership Skills and Team Dynamics to Best Support Your Participants - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Join Lyra Pierotti for an interactive online workshop on leadership skills, group dynamics, and the
Tue, Mar 4, 2025
No Prerequisites

What’s Next? Moving Beyond DEI 101 - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Bam Mendiola on how we can collectively answer the question, "What's Next?"
Wed, Mar 5, 2025
No Prerequisites

Making Risk Management Tangible for Trip Leaders Using Cross-Industry Adaptations - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Rumi Kodama on a trip leader centered risk management framework. A Leadership
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
No Prerequisites

Use Your Outside Voice: Lessons From Nature On Speaking Up - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Angie Marie on communicating equitably and planning safely in the outdoors. A
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
No Prerequisites

Low and Slow: The Challenges and Benefits of Leading Mixed-Level Trips and Activities - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to navigate the hurdles and opportunities that come with leading mixed-level
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
No Prerequisites

Creating Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for Individuals Who Identify as Neurodivergent - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to lead inclusive outdoor activities for individuals who identify as neurodivergent
Thu, Apr 3, 2025
No Prerequisites

Learning from Loss: 20th Anniversary of the Sharkfin Tower Incident - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Steve Smith will be guiding us through how to learn from tragedy and loss, by
Fri, Apr 4, 2025
No Prerequisites

Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on psychological safety with Katja Hurt. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
No Prerequisites

Where We Go from Here: Building a Community of Belonging in the Outdoors - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to establish safe shared spaces for communities to grow and flourish
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
No Prerequisites

Mental Health Symposium - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
The Mountaineers in partnership with The Wilderness Chaplains and other local organizations, are pleased to
Sat, May 3, 2025
No Prerequisites

Wildfire and Pacific Northwest: How Fire is Impacting our Public Lands and Outdoor Experiences - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how fire is impacting public lands and outdoor experiences with The Mountaineers
Tue, May 6, 2025
No Prerequisites

Feedback that Works: Tools for Leadership Success - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online seminar with Courtenay Schurman on implementing effective feedback strategies. A Leadership Development Series seminar.
Thu, May 8, 2025
No Prerequisites