Trail Run Leader Application

If you are interested in volunteering as a trail run trip leader, fill out this form and we will forward it to the trail running committee so they can review it and help you begin the process of familiarizing you with our guidelines, policies, and minimum standards for these activities.

The look on people's faces when you get them outside and show them places they've never seen is often cited as one of the best rewards for our volunteers. If you are interested in contributing to the mission of The Mountaineers by organizing and leading trail running trips, please let us know by completing this simple application. We have to ensure that every leader meets some critical baseline standards and this application will provide our committee with relevant information about your goals and experience. One of our volunteers will follow up with you on the next steps to get you certified as a trip leader!

Thank you for your interest!

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Your Name

Your Email

What phone number can we use to reach you?

Are you a current Mountaineers member?

Yes No I'm a Guest Member

Which branch do you think you would like to be affiliated with as a Leader? We can point you to your nearest branch, but tell us if you have a preference.

Tell us briefly about your experience with trail running Please list some of the trail runs that you have done during the past 1-2 years and whether they were with an organized group (The Mountaineers, an organized trail run/race, running club, etc) or a private trip with friends. Please include the trip name or destination, the approximate mileage, elevation gain, and the pace. If there are many (more than 10), please describe a few representative ones and indicate about how often you run on trails. If you have an ultrasignup profile, please include a link.

Why are you interested in leading trips? Please tell us what interests you about becoming a trip leader with The Mountaineers. What about leading appeals to you and how might it fit with your personal goals or other plans?

Can you comply with all of the minimum standards for our trail running program?

Yes No

Anticipated Number of Trips Do you have a sense of how often you would like to lead trips for The Mountaineers

10 Essentials and Leave No Trace Please describe your familiarity with the essential trail running gear along with your familiarity of Leave No Trace principles (camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly etc). You can differentiate between front and backcountry runs as they relate to the 10 essentials if appropriate.

Group Leadership Training Please explain any group leadership/outdoor leadership experience you have (including service as a leader, instructor, or other similar role in conducting outdoor recreational activities).

First Aid Training Have you taken an Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course? If so, how long ago was it? Please also let us know of any other medical training you've had.

Other Outdoor Skills Training? Have you received training in any other outdoor skills that would be relevant to taking groups of people into the wilderness? If so, please tell us about it!

Thank you for your interest in our Trail Running Program! We will forward your leader application on to one of our amazing volunteers, who will review it and get in touch with you about how to move forward. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@mountaineers.org.

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