In this course we teach you our tried-and-true hike best practices when taking others out into the wilderness. We have led hundreds of hikes with diverse participants of all ages and capabilities. We also go over risk management and give you all the forms you need to protect yourself while in the care of others.
Course Curriculum
- Welcome (2:44)
- Culture | Leadership Definitions | Qualifications
- 10 Essentials | LNT | GPS (2:56)
- Mindfulness (6:35)
- Best Practices - Part 1 (8:45)
- Hiking In Snow (0:51)
- Best Practices - Part 2 (3:17)
- Creating Your Event (6:18)
- How To Get GPS Coordinates (0:51)
- Eventbrite Tutorial (7:00)
- Promoting Your Event (0:31)
- Waitlist Management (2:03)
- 2 Days Before & Day Prior To Event (4:02)
- Day of Event Management (5:13)
- Attendee Management (1:15)
- Post Hike Instructions (2:38)
- Final Notes (1:51)
- Leader Forms and Templates
- Welcome to Risk Management (1:53)
- Defining Risk Management (0:39)
- Participants & Risk Perception (5:08)
- Hazards (1:40)
- Site Management (4:23)
- Site Mgmt Cont | Traps | Positioning | Legal (12:50)
- Legal Cont | Participants as Risk Mgrs | Scenarios (11:45)
- Field Emergency Response Plan Part 1 (1:24)
- Field Emergency Response Plan Part 2 | Incident Reporting (5:37)
Hi, I'm your instructor, Karla.
I'm the founder of the 52 Hike Challenge; a global movement empowering hundreds of thousands of people around the world to get outdoors and take advantage of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits gained through hiking once a week for a year.
Since our inception, I've led and coordinated over 150 hikes around the US.
I've been featured in various publications, network tv shows and podcasts as an expert in hiking and entrepreneurial leadership.
I'm here to help you lead hikes safely!
Bonding
Create new friendships and facilitate connections!
Empowerment
Help others to find their own determination, inner strength and well-being!
Community
Give back & build up your local community.