Leader Information Page

For each outing: To-Do List for NPT Leaders

Before the Trip

Please print out and complete the leadership and sign up form and download the waivers (PDF) for any non-members on the trip.

Send the webmaster an update on your event 5 – 10 days in advance if its not already on the web site calendar.

Compose a message about the event  & send to NPT at members: NPTMessages@yahoogroups.com

After the Trip

Mail the leadership and sign up forms and completed waivers to the following address:

NPT
717 Thayer
Rhinelander, WI 54501

At Trailhead (On the Trip)

  • Get signatures FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS on the sign up form and get waiver’s signed by non-members.
    Give a brief description of what to expect for bike, paddle, ski, snowshoe, or hike outing.
    Length of trail
    Weather concerns
    Trees down
    Faster than normal hill
    Sweepers
    Current
    Rock gardens ahead.
    Be familiar with the safety information on:
    Paddle Safety
    Bicycle Safety
  • Assign a Lead and Sweep.
  • Plan for buddy-up (pairs) as well.
  • Be aware of individual capabilities.
  • Be aware of group dynamics
  • People who will enhance the outing
  • (or possibly compromise the safety/enjoyment) of the the outing
  • Have Fun!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

You may use these HTML tags and attributes: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>