THE CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. We are working to have students move through the course. Spots in the course will open as students graduate. Those on the waitlist will be given priority. So please use the waitlist.
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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TIME ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM -- This is a rolling-enrollment program combining online pre-recorded class time at your own pace, live online group time, and in-person field days scheduled as much as possible around student availability.
To enroll at any time and start your Day Hiker training, contact School Director Mike O’Connor at mikeoc111@gmail.com or 303-933-3100.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL IN THIS SCHOOL: All CMC members, 18 and over, who intend to hike in Colorado should take either this school or WTS. Those who can meet the WTS in-person schedule are encouraged to take WTS, offered in the spring and fall each year. https://www.cmc.org/Classes/CMCClassesandSchools/WildernessTrekkingSchool.aspx
REQUIREMENTS: In order to graduate, students must complete all five modules within two years from the end of the month they register. Each module consists of an online lecture, required reading material, a quiz, and a field day. Students must complete all the other items for a particular module prior to signing up for the field day portion of that module.
TO GRADUATE and OBTAIN CREDIT FOR THIS SCHOOL: A student must complete all online content and all field days (except, possibly, the snow field day) in order to participate in the required Graduation Hike.
NO REFUNDS: Since members have two years to complete all school requirements, refunds are not available.
Day Hiker School Director
Mike O'Connor
mikeoc111@gmail.com
303-933-3100
The course consists of five modules:
When you enroll, you will receive through email your personal Google Classrooms link to view the classroom modules at your own pace. Periodic live, online Q & A sessions will be announced. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT EVERY STUDENT START WITH ONLINE MODULE ONE, DRYLAND TRAVEL, AS THIS WILL PREPARE YOU FOR ALL THE REST OF THE SCHOOL MODULES, AND PARTICULARLY FOR FIELD DAYS.
See Note below for topics covered
Topics covered include: