About us
Welcome to the Trail Ready Certified Hiker Program.
Trail Ready Certified Hiker™ is a one-day, high-intensity field certification built on the 10 Pillars of Hiking. This is a structured, hands-on training session designed to build real trail competence, safety awareness, and decision-making skills — not just miles on a trail.
This is a single-day certification session, not a multi-week series. Each session runs approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and delivers a comprehensive, field-based training experience.
What You Learn and Practice:
• The 10 Pillars of Hiking
• Gear readiness and smart packing
• Trail etiquette and responsibility standards
• Situational and environmental awareness
• Communication and teamwork on trail
• Intro navigation and geographical awareness
• Field decision-making fundamentals
• Real-world trail scenarios and response
Certification:
Participants who complete the full training day, follow safety directives, and actively participate in field instruction are eligible to earn Trail Ready Certified Hiker™ certification.
Leadership training is a separate track and not included in the standard certification session.
Schedule and Booking:
Training sessions are offered multiple days per week. To attend, select and RSVP for the specific session day listed in Meetup. Each posted event represents one full certification day.
Cost:
Certification session: $25 per person
Payment is required in advance through trailreadyprogram.com Pay either by zelle, paypal or venmo.
Products and Gear:
Trail Ready Wallet and other Trail Ready gear are optional and sold separately.
Training Locations:
Sessions are conducted at designated training areas. All participants must meet at the official carpool meetup location at Red Rock Hotel & Casino unless otherwise stated in the event listing.
Required Forms (Must Be Completed Before Attendance):
All participants must complete and submit required forms through:
trailreadyprogram.com
Required forms include:
• Trail Ready Certified Hiker Waiver
• Program Rules
• Registration & Enrollment Form
Forms must be completed and submitted before attending any training session.
Contact:
trailreadyprogram.com
trailreadyprogram@gmail.com
702-628-0454
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Blue Diamond Loop
Red Rock Casino, 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Las Vegas, NV, USEmbark on an exciting route that begins on Shattered Glass, connecting to portions of Landmine Loop and traversing Black Velvet Road all the way to the Late Night Trailhead off Highway 160. From there, we’ll backtrack southeast to the well-known Rubber Ducky Trail, cross the historic Old Spanish Trail, and head back toward the town of Blue Diamond. This route is considered moderately strenuous, relatively flat, and covers approximately 10.5 miles.
HIKE QUICK STATS:
- Trailhead: Wheeler Camp Spring Parking
- Distance: ≈10.5 miles
- Elevation gain: ≈200ft
- Difficulty/pace: Moderately strenuous
- Class: 1
- Exposure: none
- Duration: ≈7 hours (includes driving + eating at Cottonwood Station afterwards)
- No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
GEAR:
- Backpack
- Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
- Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
- 2L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools. From here, we'll caravan to the Wheeler Camp Spring Parking lot.WEATHER INFO:
Check the current weather HERE to determine what to wear. Staying prepared starts with checking the weather—bring layers, sun protection, or rain gear accordingly.If you are interested in this event, please follow the sign-up instructions below!
Everyone starts on the waitlist. To be moved to Going, there is a $5.00 event fee.
You may pay cash to me personally the day of the hike,
or Zelle using mrodonald@gmail.com. The institution must be the Trail Ready Program.Got questions? Text Paul 702-628-0454
We are cross-posting with VegasHikers, and you may RSVP to that VH Blue Diamond Loop event to track your hike stats.
2 attendees
Trail Ready Certified Hiker™: One-Day Training Session
Red Rock Casino, 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Las Vegas, NV, USWelcome to the Trail Ready Certified Hiker™: One-Day Training Session!
TRAIL READY PROGRAMThis is a structured, full-day field training designed to teach practical hiking safety, awareness, and readiness skills in one intensive session. It is built for new hikers, visiting hikers, and experienced hikers who want a solid refresher without the multi-week commitment.
This is a certification training day, not a casual hike.
Participants receive instruction and applied field practice based on the 10 Pillars of Hiking:
- Have the proper gear
- Know trail etiquette
- Don’t hike alone
- Hydration & nutrition
- Condition & pacing
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leave No Trace
- Geographical awareness
- Situational awareness
Training includes safety fundamentals, gear readiness, awareness skills, field decision-making, and real trail application. Certification is issued upon successful participation and demonstrated engagement.
Cost: $25 per session (must be paid in advance)
Go to TRAIL READY PROGRAM and pay by either Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.How to attend:
Choose the listed session day on the VegasHikers Meetup page calendar and RSVP for that specific training date. Each posted day is a separate certification session.Format: One-day, 9-hour intensive field training (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Training locations:
Sessions rotate between three designated training areas. The exact site is announced after enrollment.Carpool meetup location is always: Red Rock Hotel & Casino.
Everyone starts on the waitlist. To be moved to Going, you must pay the $25.00, complete the necessary forms, and send them to the address listed at the top of the form.
Required before attendance (all three):
Please click on each to complete the necessary forms.Leadership training is a separate program track.
Enroll by selecting your session day.
Trail Ready products and Trail Ready Wallet are sold separately.
2 attendees
Trail Ready Certified Hiker: One-Day Training Session
Red Rock Casino, 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Las Vegas, NV, USWelcome to the Trail Ready Certified Hiker: One-Day Training Session!
TRAIL READY PROGRAMThis is a structured, full-day field training designed to teach practical hiking safety, awareness, and readiness skills in one intensive session. It is built for new hikers, visiting hikers, and experienced hikers who want a solid refresher without the multi-week commitment.
This is a certification training day, not a casual hike.
Participants receive instruction and applied field practice based on the 10 Pillars of Hiking:
- Have the proper gear
- Know trail etiquette
- Don’t hike alone
- Hydration & nutrition
- Condition & pacing
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leave No Trace
- Geographical awareness
- Situational awareness
Training includes safety fundamentals, gear readiness, awareness skills, field decision-making, and real trail application. Certification is issued upon successful participation and demonstrated engagement.
Cost: $25 per session (must be paid in advance)
Go to TRAIL READY PROGRAM and pay by either Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
How to attend:
Choose the listed session day on the VegasHikers Meetup page calendar and RSVP for that specific training date. Each posted day is a separate certification session.Format: One full-day, intensive field training experience — up to 9 hours on trail. (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Training location:
Session training location is South Oak Creek trailhead.Carpool meetup location is always: Red Rock Hotel & Casino.
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools.Everyone starts on the waitlist. To be moved to Going, you must pay the $25.00, complete the necessary forms, and send them to the address listed at the top of the form.
Required before attendance (all three):
Please click on each to complete the necessary forms.Leadership training is a separate program track.
Enroll by selecting your session day.
Trail Ready products and Trail Ready Wallet are sold separately.
1 attendeeTrail Ready Certified Hiker™: One-Day Training Session
Red Rock Casino, 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Las Vegas, NV, USWelcome to the Trail Ready Certified Hiker™: One-Day Training Session!
TRAIL READY PROGRAMThis is a structured, full-day field training designed to teach practical hiking safety, awareness, and readiness skills in one intensive session. It is built for new hikers, visiting hikers, and experienced hikers who want a solid refresher without the multi-week commitment.
This is a certification training day, not a casual hike.
Participants receive instruction and applied field practice based on the 10 Pillars of Hiking:
- Have the proper gear
- Know trail etiquette
- Don’t hike alone
- Hydration & nutrition
- Condition & pacing
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leave No Trace
- Geographical awareness
- Situational awareness
Training includes safety fundamentals, gear readiness, awareness skills, field decision-making, and real trail application. Certification is issued upon successful participation and demonstrated engagement.
Cost: $25 per session (must be paid in advance)
Go to TRAIL READY PROGRAM and pay by either Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.How to attend:
Choose the listed session day on the VegasHikers Meetup page calendar and RSVP for that specific training date. Each posted day is a separate certification session.Format: One-day, 9-hour intensive field training (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Training locations:
Sessions rotate between three designated training areas. The exact site is announced after enrollment.Carpool meetup location is always: Red Rock Hotel & Casino.
Everyone starts on the waitlist. To be moved to Going, you must pay the $25.00, complete the necessary forms, and send them to the address listed at the top of the form.
Required before attendance (all three):
Please click on each to complete the necessary forms.Leadership training is a separate program track.
Enroll by selecting your session day.
Trail Ready products and Trail Ready Wallet are sold separately.
1 attendee
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