American Hiking Society’s Crew Leader Training Program – Online, Self-paced

American Hiking Society’s Crew Leader Training Program is now open to individuals and organizations outside of AHS—and it includes our full Menu & Meal Planning Guide, including our crew leader’s favorite recipes, shopping lists and best practices on feeding groups in the outdoors!

This module walks you through the full process of planning safe, efficient, and satisfying meals for groups in any setting—from indoor lodges to remote backcountry sites, including how to make substitutions for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other allergies and preferences.

This self-paced, online program also includes:

• 8-10 hour comprehensive crew leader training at your own pace including videos, guides and slide decks using a Google Classroom learning environment that includes self-paced courses and quizzes.
• One of a kind training on facilitating group dynamics by fostering respect, belonging, and individual potential for all participants
• Equipment checklists for indoor, backcountry, and camping trail maintenance projects
• Email, community agreements and Indigenous land acknowledgement templates

Whether you’re managing week-long backcountry trips or leading single day trail maintenance projects, you’ll gain tools to improve group safety, organization, and outdoor ethics—backed by AHS’s half-century of experience in trail stewardship.