Re: organizing a group trip
Or how about the fellow who was going very, very slowly up hill on a National Sierra Club trip I lead to Zion in the '80's. Asked him what was going on and he...
Bob Marley 2013-01-03 17:56:27 #71685

Re: organizing a group trip
Hi Pinny, This discussion of "leader", or organizer, of group trips has produced some interesting information - thanks for starting this up. One thing I...
Chris MacIntosh 2013-01-03 16:19:39 #71684

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
The Common Adventure model is a great tool! Thanks for the idea. I've led hundreds of trips without all it's nuances with only minor problems but this is...
Lyman Kellstedt 2013-01-03 16:18:49 #71683

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
Pinny, I was that 'unknown quantity' a few years ago when some great gals graciously let me come along on their hike. I had my own GC permit for the same...
velo_femme 2013-01-03 14:07:31 #71682

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
Pinny, If you get a permit, hike alone, with family members, or with close friends who you know personally as well as their capabilities. On a day hike, there...
oriska1964 2013-01-03 12:28:51 #71681

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
I'll second this recommendation. I don't know Ron Watters and had not read his article on the Common Adventure Model before today, but it strikes me as a...
Bill Ferris 2013-01-02 16:06:58 #71680

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
Pinney - I strongly suggest you examine and incorporate the Common Adventure Model, as summarized and employed by my friend, Ron Watters (former director of...
Wilderness 2013-01-02 12:53:01 #71679

Re: Leader of a GC group or party
  I'm sure a google search of outdoor leadership and liability will get you lots of info on this subject. I used to think about having people sign a...
Marsha Kesselring 2013-01-02 12:39:36 #71678

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