Tacoma Hike and Backpack Leader Resources
Steps to Become a Tacoma Hike or Backpack Leader
This document overviews and outlines the process for becoming a Hike or Backpack Leader for the Tacoma Mountaineers.
H&B_leadership requirements_alternate pathways_10-21-2024.pdf
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Hike or Backpack Leader Application
Please submit this application after completing the Tacoma Mountaineers Hike or Backpack Leader Requirements.
Clubwide Activity Standards - Backpacking
Link to clubwide activity standards for backpacking
Clubwide Activity Standards - Hiking
Link to clubwide activity standards for hiking
Leader Checklist
Leader Checklist.pdf
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How to write a great activity listing!
Read some tips on how to write a great Mountaineers activity listing!
How to become a Qualified Youth Leader
Learn about the simple steps to becoming a Qualified Youth Leader! This allows youth to participate in your trips.
Participant Cancellation
Some leaders include this link in their "Hello Hiker" email to remind participants of the Mountaineers cancellation policy.
Sample "Hello Hiker" Email
Here is an example of a pre-trip email you might send out to your participants.
Sample Hello Hiker Email.pdf
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The 10 Essentials
Ten Essentials.pdf
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New Hike Leader Seminar Handout with Scenarios
This handout includes the content from the Hike Leader seminar, including the scenarios.
10-2022 New hike leader seminar handout with scenarios.pdf
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Mentored Hike Evaluation Form for Hike & Backpack Leader Candidates
This form is used by mentors to provide feedback to developing leaders.
Tacoma Hike & Backpack Leader Candidate Checklist for Mentored Trip 01.2022.pdf
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Video- Find and Post a Hike or Backpack
8 Minute YouTube Tutorial on how to research, find and post a hike or backpack to the Mountaineers website.
THB Seminar 11.4.24.pptx