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!
Remote Crisis Communication - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to navigate crucial communication in a remote crisis situation with Katja
Thu, Jan 9, 2025
No Prerequisites
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
All-day online webinar on adult mental health first aid with Natasha Buffo. A Leadership Development
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
No Prerequisites
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on self-assessment with Steve Smith. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
No Prerequisites
Leadership Meets Fear: How We Show Up for Ourselves, and Those We Lead When Confronted by Fear - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Dexter Lockhart Eroen on building a positive relationship with fear in order
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
No Prerequisites
Resilience Triage: Building Resilience as an Outdoor Leader - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on building resilience with Lorca Smetana. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Wed, Jan 22, 2025
No Prerequisites
Panel Discussion: Building Confidence, Inclusivity and Community in the Outdoors for Peri and Post-menopausal Women - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
This hybrid panel discussion focusses on helping Mountaineers to build knowledge, support and community for
Thu, Jan 30, 2025
No Prerequisites
Lessons Learned from Aasgard Pass - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Steve Smith. Learn from Steve Smith's Aasgard Pass incident, his improbable escape,
Tue, Feb 4, 2025
No Prerequisites
Demystifying the Art of Group Decision Making - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Continuing education for The Mountaineers volunteer leaders as a part of the Leadership Development Series.
Wed, Feb 5, 2025
No Prerequisites
Remote Crisis De-escalation - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to de-escalate a remote crisis situation with Katja Hurt. A Leadership
Thu, Feb 6, 2025
No Prerequisites
The 4 P's: Supporting Mountaineers Who Menstruate, Pee and Poop in the Backcountry - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on how to help those you lead effectively and confidently handle personal hygiene
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
No Prerequisites
Dealing with Challenging Participant Behaviors: Coaching Individuals Toward Positive Change - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Dr. Laura Thompson on utilizing strategies for addressing challenging participant behaviors. A
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
No Prerequisites
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
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