• Hike Essentials Class
• Backpacking Class
• Hike Leader Class

Hiking courses are all available for signup through the Mountaineers club website at http://www.mountaineers.org. Go here for a quick link to the acitivity signup page where you'll need to run a search for the course. Enter the dates of the course, then search. Find the course in the search results and register from there. To complete the registration process, you'll need to sign into the Mountaineers website using your member login.

Revised April 15, 2008

Course code: None
Class size minimum: 5
Class size maximum: 25
Non-members allowed enrollment: Yes
Member cost: Free
Non-member cost: $10.00

Veteran or novice hikers are welcomed to attend this seminar. This course is designed to answer questions that a hiker or new Mountaineers member may have about how to get out hiking. Learn from experienced hikers what to put in your pack, and how to dress for comfort and safety. We will discuss clothing, boots, packs, the Ten Essentials, seasonal trail hazards, where to shop for equipment and how to research your trips. We will have examples of equipment for a hands-on look. Information handouts are included. You need not be a member to attend this seminar. Contact the Chair if you have questions: hiking@everettmountaineers.org.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Date	Activity	Description	Time, Location
Apr. 21, 2008	Lecture	Registration: www.mountaineers.org and select activity search	6:30 pm, Snohomish County PUD, Everett
Jun. 16, 2008	Lecture	Registration: www.mountaineers.org and select activity search	6:30 pm, Snohomish County PUD, Everett

Revised April 15, 2008

Course code: None
Class size minimum: 3
Class size maximum: 15
Non-members allowed enrollment: No
Member cost: Free

Interested in leading hikes? Join in to learn about safety, group dynamics, scheduling hikes, choosing places to lead hikes, leadership skills and more. Also recommended for hike leaders is the Mountain Oriented First Aid (MOFA). Contact the Chair if you have questions: hiking@everettmountaineers.org.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Date	Activity	Description	Time, Location
Apr. 14, 2008	Lecture	Registration: www.mountaineers.org and select activity search	6:30 pm, Snohomish County PUD, Everett
Jun. 9, 2008	Lecture	Registration: www.mountaineers.org and select activity search	6:30 pm, Snohomish County PUD, Everett

Revised February 25, 2008

Course code: None
Class size minimum: 5
Class size maximum: 25
Non-members allowed enrollment: Yes
Member cost: $10.00
Non-member cost: $15.00

The Everett Mountaineers Backpacking Class consists of two evening lectures and one weekend backpack field trip. In the Backpacking class you will learn techniques for trip planning, equipment selection, preparing food, minimum impact camping, safety, wilderness ethics and much more. Great class for beginning backpackers who want to learn good skills and have a fun time on over night trips. We recommended that those new to backpacking or hiking take the Everett Branch Hiking and Ten Essentials class offered in April. NOTE: You must attend both lectures in order to participate in the overnight field trip.

See the course schedule for location and times. The lectures typically last 3 hours. For more information and to sign up, contact lead instructor: Ralph Sanders, hiking@everettmountaineers.org.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Date	Activity	Description	Time, Location