Idaho Sierra Club Outings Leader Training Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Oct 24, 2026; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  (Mountain)

Organized By: Idaho Chapter

Event Organizers:
Amanda Reed
   amanda.reed@sierraclub.org

Photo of Idaho Sierra Club Outings leader on a day hike

Interested in becoming an Outings Leader with Idaho Sierra Club? Join this training (preferred in-person, virtual option) to learn how to lead meaningful and inclusive outdoor trips for folks in our community and follow Sierra Club Outings policies. Possible trips you could lead include hikes, camping/backpacking trips, bike rides, caving outings, and other adventures that you have experience in. 

Snacks and a free lunch will be provided!

This training is best done in-person, but we can provide a virtual option if needed, especially so folks outside of the Treasure Valley can engage. Please indicate in your RSVP if you'll be needing to attend virtually.

What to expect
10:00 am - 10:30 am │ Welcome, Intros, & Housekeeping
10:30 - 11:20 am │ Modules 1 and 2: Commitments to Equity, History and Structure of Sierra Club & our Outings. Info about Idaho Sierra Club's Outings programs: General Outings and OUTdoors Idaho (LGBTQ+ OUTings).
11:20 - 11:30 am │ Break
11:30 am - 12:20pm │ Modules 3, 4, and 5: Planning Outings, Participant Evaluation, Conservation and Connections. 
12:30 - 1:00 pm │ Lunch break
1:00 - 2:25 pm  │ Modules 6 & 7, and 8: Conducting an Outing (Checklist for Success), Ethical Leadership and Decision Making, Risk Management. 
2:25 - 2:30 pm  │ Break
2:30 - 3:00 pm  │ Closing/Hand out Certificates
 

Level: Easy

Recommended Items: Optional: Paper/pencil and notebook or computer to take notes