Leadership & Climb Information!

Leadership Resources

Mountaineers leader resources

Leadership Pathway

Group Size & Multiple Bookings

Climb Leader Application Link

Priority Climb List

Intermediate Graduation Application

Mentor Form

Becoming a Leader

Basic Instructor Manual

Badge Requirements

AIARE 1 Course  - Required for Climb Leader Badge and Intermediate Course Graduation

Low Impact Recreation

Basic Navigation

Stewartship Credit

Wilderness First Aid

1. Your conditioner hike must meet the following requirements:

• 3,000’ elevation gain or more

• Minimum of 4 miles to summit

• Example conditioner hikes: Mt. Si, Mailbox Peak, Mt. Rose, etc.

2. You must complete 1 conditioner hike in two hours or less with a weighted pack of 30 lbs or more. Add 30 minutes to these time requirements per every additional mile and/or 750 ft elevation gain over 8 miles and 3,000 ft gain.

• I.e. a conditioner of Mailbox Peak (9.4 miles and 4,000’ gain) must be completed in roughly 2 hours 45 minutes (to the summit)