Safe Hiking Program
2010
Safe Hiker Courses
| Date |
Day |
Location |
Course |
Instructor |
| Mar 27 |
Sat |
St. Thomas |
SH |
Cathy Johnstone |
| Mar 28 |
Sun |
Georgetown |
Instructor |
Deanna Rando |
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
Kingston |
Instructor |
Deanna Rando |
| Apr 10 |
Sat |
Kitchener |
SH |
Cathy Johnstone |
| Apr 17 |
Sat |
Elora |
SH |
Cathy Johnstone |
| Apr 24 |
Sat |
Bark Lake |
SH |
Deanna Rando |
| Apr 25 |
Sun |
Bark Lake |
Instructor |
Deanna Rando |
SH=Safe Hiker
View a list of Certified Hike Leader Courses.
The Safe Hiker Certification full course for day hiking, that will introduce the new hiker to the skills and benefits of hiking, walking and provide a knowledge of the trails of Ontario. Special focus is placed on safety, sustainability and enjoyment.
The Safe Hiking Program is also a prerequisite for the Certified Hike Leader course unless exempted by demonstrated previous experience.
For more information or to inquire
about future course dates and locations, please send
an email to the chair of the Hike Ontario Certification
and Awards Committee at info@hikeontario.com
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The Safe Hiking Program is a new Hike Ontario certification course for day hiking, that will introduce the new hiker to the joys and benefits of hiking, walking and the trails of Ontario. Special focus is placed on safety, sustainability and enjoyment.
Hike Ontario developed the Safe Hiking Program to:
- Provide the novice hiker with the knowledge necessary to keep themselves safe while hiking
- Provide hikers with the knowledge to make this a sustainable activity (environmentally and socially)
- Assist novice hikers in developing the confidence to join hiking groups and/or go on their own hikes
- Deliver the ‘best practices of hiking’ so that students can become confident, self reliant hikers and walkers
Safe Hiker Program Course Outline
This course will take students through the process of planning a hike in a safe manner. It will start with an Introduction to Hiking, including the Joys of Hiking and Types of Hikes. Students will then be guided through the steps of planning and going on a hike including:
- Preparing for a Hike - including collecting the necessary information, using that information to collect a route, making sure someone knows where we are and our hiking plans, and finally knowing the risks involved so that we can properly prepare for the hike
- Packing and Outfitting - including what to pack in a first aid and safety kit, how to properly hydrate and feed ourselves on a hike as well as how to dress and what gear we should bring along
- Hitting the Trail- once the planning is done, we can determine how we will get to the trail, how to follow the route, monitor hiking conditions to ensure safety; we will also look at some what-if scenarios, and learn about Leave No Trace and trail etiquette
For more information on the Safe Hiking Program and program dates, please email info@hikeontario.com
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