This is a leadership course designed with the intent to grow SDB members into SDB trip leaders. You must be an advanced backpacker to participate in this course.
Space is limited, to join, please answer the question prompt while joining the waitlist.
This course will take place throughout the Summer as different milestones are achieved. The goal of this course is to encourage growth in leadership and enhance backpacking skills that are necessary to lead trips for SDB.
About Me:
I am not a professional guide or backpacking instructor.
I’ve been backpacking since 2017 and joined San Diego Backpackers in 2020. I lead out-of-state adventures and beginner’s trips for the group.
Goal:
To produce leaders for SDB that are willing to host trips/events in their own style/interest.
Objectives:
During this course we will meet the following milestones in theory and/or execution…
🌼 Practicing traits of leadership
🌼 Practicing damage control
🌼 Trip planning
🌼 Obtaining permits
🌼 Developing routes, using GPS, and navigating
🌼 Using a personal locator beacon / SOS device
🌼 Basic first-aid
🌼 Responding to unplanned scenarios
🌼 Using Meetup to host a trip
🌼 Selecting trip participants based on trip difficulty
🌼 Plan and lead a trip
Pre-requisites:
If you do not already possess a California Campfire Permit, please obtain one before the start of this course.
Get your free permit here.
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If you’d like to give back to your community, have fun, and backpack – let’s get planning!
This course will meet on Zoom and in-person.
To join, please answer the question prompt provided while wait-listing.
By participating in this event, you acknowledge you are ultimately responsible for yourself and your safety while engaging in this activity and event.
DISCLAIMER: Hike at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! This is a beginner backpacking event. Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The hike leaders in this group aren’t professional hike leaders. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and… We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
