Field trip: Denver Trip Leader School Scenario Sessions
Denver Group Scenario Session – South Platte Park
Participate in a scenario session with a minimum of two fellow Trip Leader Students, to apply practical CMC Trip Leader skills and best practices.
- Sun, Mar 8, 2026
- Denver
- Volunteer Leadership
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Pace: Casual with frequent stops
- FULL (5 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- This step of your CMC Trip Leader Journey comes after you have finished the Trip Leader School Online Skills Course and your Wilderness First Aid Course. The Trip Leader School Scenario Session Course is a prerequisite to leading a Leader in Training Hike and getting signed off as a CMC leader.

8:30 am meet up on the west side patio of the Carter Nature Center. Restrooms are just around the corner.
Plan on 3-3.5 hours to complete the field day agenda.
- Trailhead orientation
- Hike for ~ 1 - 1.5 hours, while discussing various trip Scenarios
- Stop at picnic tables to discuss Incident management and reporting
- Review Trip Leader responsibilities and best practices
- Discuss next steps (LIT scheduling).
Watch for a pre-trip email, Friday the 6th, with weather updates and maps.
Text Carroll at 303-515-0697, if you have questions, need special accommodations, or are running late, the morning of the field day.
Badges
students will earn:
Required Equipment
10 Essentials
- Map
- Compass
- Sunglasses/Sunscreen
- Extra Clothing
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- First-Aid Supplies
- Firestarter/Matches
- Water
- Knife
- Extra Food
Trip Leader School Skills Course