Intro to Hiking Safety Seminar

Hosted by the Colorado Mountain Club – Denver Group—this one-night seminar provides crucial safety know-how for navigating Colorado’s backcountry with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

🔦 Planning & “10 Essentials” for your pack

🧭 Basic navigation & staying found

🧥 Clothing systems: layering, sun/rain protection

🌩️ Mountain weather & lightning awareness

🐾 Wildlife encounters & how to respond

🧊 Cold-related risks: hypothermia, overnight stranding

💧 Hydration, trail nutrition & real-world field sense

🆘 When and how to call Search & Rescue

🌨️ Avalanche-terrain awareness

Price: $10 for CMC members / $15 for non-members

Why attend?
Colorado’s high-altitude terrain keeps novices and veterans on their toes—from sudden storms and lightning to wildlife and cold-weather hazards. This session equips you with the foundational skills to plan and hike smarter, safer, and more self-reliant

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