Sierra Club Loma Prieta: Outings Leadership Training (in person)
Details
To RSVP for this event, go to:
https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/calendar
And look for the April 10, 2025 Outdoor Leadership Training class, at 6:00 PM.
You cannot RSVP through Meetup, only on the Sierra Club Chapter Calendar. Meetup doesn't let us know who will actually show up, and who they really are (there are many false impersonations on Meetup). So go to the Chapter calendar, link above, and register, please.
A vegetarian meal will be provided.
Outings Leadership Training Class for new and existing leaders!
Hi There, aspiring Sierra Club Outings leaders - Do you love nature, and want to share it? Lead your friends to new and amazing wonders of nature? Do you want to hone your leadership skills?
Then this is the class for you - Highly Experienced Outings Leaders will share their decades of experience in leading outdoor trips, and apply their knowledge to Outdoor Leadership Training, the Sierra Club’s Basic Outings Leader Training.
This training is mandatory for new Sierra Club leaders who wish to lead any Sierra Club sanctioned Outing. The basics elements of conducting outings such as day hiking, kayaking, ski trips, backpacking, peak climbing, etc. This class does not cover technical skills.
Existing Leaders - you must review OLT every 4 years on the Campfire website - or you can come to my class and have some fun, provide inspiration new leaders, and share insights.
During the class, we’ll cover the following topics:
I. Overview of Sierra Club Structure
A. Structure
- Club structure
- Outdoor Activities structure
B. Outdoor Activities mission and goals
C. History of outings
D. Conservation
II. Outings leader requirements
III. Planning an outing
A. Concept
B. Approval
C. Location and route
D. Safety management planning
E. Publicity
F. Pre-outing communication
G. Canceling an Outing
IV. Conducting an outing
A. Forms
B. Transportation
C. Trailhead talk
D. Leave No Trace/Outdoor ethics
E. Emergency response
F. On-Outing issues
G. Ending an outing
H. After an outing
V. Campfire Training - bring your laptop!
Where: at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto CA
When: Class times: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This training is free.
Trainer: Lisa Barboza, Loma Prieta Sierra Club Outing Chair: lisa.barboza@lomaprieta.sierraclub.org
Lisa has climbed over 2000 peaks, both in the US and Internationally, and has led over 150 Sierra Club Outings. She is a naturalist, environmentalist and is passionate about the outdoors.
Formerly the Peak Climbing Section Chair for 3 years, she has been the Loma Prieta Sierra Club Outing Chair since 2016. This class is taught several times annually, depending on the need.