Virtual Leadership Summit Session 3

To extend our learning beyond the in-person Leadership Summit, we are offering four virtual learning sessions for any member of the Club. Please RSVP below.

Contacts

Ashley Kramer
Ashley Kramer
Event Contact
  • Tue, Nov 17, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM
  • CMC State
  • CMC State
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74 ( 75 capacity)
$0.00 75 (75 capacity)

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The Power of Giving Back: Where Leadership meets Stewardship

with Courtenay Schurman of the Mountaineers

Leadership in the outdoors is about more than reaching a summit—it’s about creating experiences that are safe, fun, and successful for everyone in the group. When we bring stewardship into leadership, we extend that same spirit of care to the trails, lands, and communities that make our adventures possible. In this session, we’ll explore how small choices by each leader can inspire a culture of giving back that strengthens both our community and the wild places we love.

Courtenay wrote the conditioning chapter for Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills (6th–10th editions), co-authored The Outdoor Athlete, and contributed to Mountaineers magazine’s Peak Performance column for nearly a decade. Her blog explores change, loss, and growth through outdoor experiences.

An active volunteer leader, Courtenay leads Conditioning Hiking Series outings, “Tuesdays with Court” hikes, birding trips, and Care and Share grief support walks. She also teaches online and in-person conditioning seminars and outdoor leadership workshops. Across her coaching, writing, and volunteer work, she helps people connect with nature, support one another, and discover what they’re capable of.

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