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Scenario Session

Field trip: Trip Leader School

Scenario Session – Spruce Mountain Trail

Participate in a scenario session with fellow Trip Leader School (TLS) Students to learn practical application of CMC Trip Leader skills.

Contacts

Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Nov 4, 2023
  • CMC State
  • Volunteer Leadership
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,605 ft
  • Pace: 1-2mph

We will meet at the Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead at 7:30 for a trip brief and equipment check before starting our adventure and exploring the CMC's Trip Leading procedures.

3415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO  Map: https://goo.gl/maps/anHNYn2vGUn 

Spruce Mountain Driving Instructions:
ADDRESS: 13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO
From I-25, take the Greenland Exit (167) to the west and travel ¼ mile west on Greenland Road and ½ mile south.
Bypass the Greenland Trailhead and continue right on the main gravel road (Noe Road) over two sets of railroad tracks.
Continue another mile west on Noe Road to Spruce Mountain Road.
Take a left and head south for about one mile to the parking area on your right.  
OR, cars can exit at Larkspur and go south six miles to Spruce Mountain Road to the entrance on the right.
There are porta-potties at the trailhead/meeting place.

This scenarios session is only for those who are currently enrolled in the CMC Trip Leader School and have read the CMC Trip Leader Manual and completed the online training course.

This is a Trip Leader School Scenario Day.  This casual hike will provide opportunities for future trip leaders to review the CMC Trip standards as prescribed in the CMC's Trip Leader Manual (TLM), address group trip leading challenges (based on real examples), and discuss concerns and questions with experienced trip leaders.

Questions? Please contact Glenn Barr, GJB2000@GMAIL.COM

Spruce Mountain Open Space Information
https://www.douglas.co.us/open-space-natural-resources/properties/spruce-mountain-open-space-and-trail/

Spruce Mountain Trail Map
https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/spruce-mountain-open-space-trail.pdf

Badges

students will earn:

Route/Place

Spruce Mountain Trail

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials as well as anything additional that you might carry if you were the actual leader on this trip. Think group gear, CMC Trip Leader Paperwork, etc.

What is different when you are the Trip Leader and not just a Trip Participant?

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