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Hike Leader Course
Hike Leader Course – Sunday, May 26, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 225 The Boardwalk, on Ira Needles Blvd (at University Ave) in Kitchener The Hike Ontario Approved Course
Learn to Lead Hikes Safely Content: Leadership Styles and Responsibilities Risk Management Describing Hikes Introducing Hikes Responding to Incidents Car Shuttles Special Hikes Environmental Appreciation. Please note this course is for Experienced Hikers. Course fee is $50 Participants receive a Manual. Successful completion of the course warrants a wallet card, certificate and hike leader badge. For more information contact: Tom Friesen (519) 439-8900 [email protected] This is a “hands on” course so dressing for the weather is necessary. Registrants are also asked to bring a backpack packed ready to LEAD A HIKE AS THE HIKE LEADER
This course is designed to train leaders to appropriately advertise and safely lead day
hikes within 2 kilometers of EMS support. Candidates will practice introducing a hike
and responding effectively to simulated scenarios to achieve the best outcome for their
hikers.
Issues such as insurance, waiver forms, incident reports, etc will be covered. Principles of
Risk Management will be covered through discussion and in simulated situations.