Trip Leadership Course
Currently this is a workspace for us to figure out what this course will entail.
Overview
Who is it for
VOCers:
- Of any technical skill level
- Looking to lead + be good participants on small "democratic" style group trips
What will they learn
- Basic principles (ie - don't leave a person behind)
- Making good (ie - not regrettable) decisions
- Group dynamics and style are more important than making the summit
- When to have a group discussion
- Convincing the group it was their idea
- Common pitfalls
Specific Learning Goals
Ideas on how to accomplish this
Role playing
- whiner
- stoic who actually needs the help
- crappy leader
Handout
Resources
- AMS Guide to Outdoor Leadership by Alex Kosseff
- Climbing: Expedition Planning by Clyde Soles and Phil Powers