Hike Leader Class at PATC cabin

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*You must register at the link above. RSVPing here on the Charlottesville PATC Meetup does not secure your spot.

Join us for an in person hike leader training on Saturday, April 26, 10 AM- 12:30 PM at Janet Kohn Cabin in Bluemont, VA. There is an optional overnight at the cabin if space is available!

PATC hike leader training is open to experienced hikers in the Mid-Atlantic who are current PATC members.
Hike Leader Education courses are offered periodically online and in person.
The goal is to provide PATC standards for hike leaders to support safe hiking.
Attaining certification is a 4 step process:
1. Take American Red Cross Basic First Aid online or in person.
2. Read the PATC Hike Leaders Handbook. Link is on the registration page
3. Complete the Hike Leader Education course online or in person
4. Lead 2 hikes to include planning route, advertising hike, vetting hikers, and leading the hike with under the guidance and assessment of a certified hike leader.
Class fee: $20.00 for PATC members. For non-members, one must become a PATC member before registering for the course. PATC membership for an individual is $40.00 annually and includes access to renting PATC cabins.

*The leader of the class will reach out a few days prior