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Kanza Group Outings Leader: Matt Verhulst
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Meet new people and
enjoy the great outdoors.
Join us today and become part of America’s largest environmental organization with the most enjoyable outings.
Open to Sierra Club members and non-members alike, outings reflect our shared love of the outdoors and the Kansas Chapter’s commitment to making your outdoor experience safe, educational and fun.
Look through our schedule of upcoming outings and join us! And check out the Sierra Club Kansas City Area Club Outings Group on Meetup for events co-sponsored by our Kanza Group and the Missouri Chapter's Thomas Hart Benton Group.
Resources
National Sierra Club Outings
Sierra Club leaders can find National Outings Policies in Campfire
Learn about Backpacking classes and Kanza/Thomas Hart Benton Gear Library (Waypoints, April 2022)
Important Reading
- What is an Outing
- Liability Policies for Chapter Outings (courtesy of West Virginia Chapter)
- Participant Liability Waiver
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Concentrate Use in Resistant Areas
- Avoid Places Where Impact is Just Beginning
- Pack It In, Pack It Out
- Properly Dispose of What You Can't Pack Out
- Leave What You Find
- Use Fire Responsibly