Hamilton Outing Club

HOC Leaders

Leader Requirements

A HOC leader is a member of the club who is  interested in leading trips and has completed the training seminar, has been on a HOC trip, and is certified in Wilderness First Aid.

The all-day training course meets in the Glen House and ventures into the Kirkland Glen covering the following topics:

  • Trip logistics
  • Packing a pack
  • Leave No Trace
  • Clothing and gear
  • Stoves and cooking
  • Water Treatment
  • Tents and tarps
  • Lightning safety
  • Bear saftey
  • Navigation
  • Leadership skills

Leader Privileges

HOC leaders can lead trips funded by the Outing Club, order food, use the HOC van, and get reimbursed for gas.