Any person who participates in a hike with the Kitsap Mountaineers is expected to assume and fulfill the following responsibilities.

Required equipment: 10 essentials, adequate clothing and adequate foot wear.

The hiker should:
1. Be adequately prepared for the hike. This includes having the above required equipment that is appropriate for the weather and the location.
2. Be in physical condition adequate for the hike.
3. Be a responsible group member and abide by the decisions of the leader or consensus of the group.
4. Be a responsible carpooler by being prepared to pay 5-8 cents per mile to the driver.
5. Follow correct procedures for trip registration, canceling and wait-listing.
6. Have a signed waiver before proceeding on a hike.

As a courtesy to those new to The Mountaineers we offer the following:
1. Trip leaders know the route and oversee the group. Leaders, in conjunction with a MOFA leader when present, are also responsible for managing the smooth exit of the group in the unlikely event of an emergency.
2. Hikers are expected to behave in a safe and responsible manner and be adequately prepared for the trip. Those who are not adequately equipped for the trip may, at the leader's discretion, be sent home for the sake of safety. So please, don't forget your 10 essentials.
3. Each guest hiker must have a signed waiver on file. Waivers may be filed electronically during online registration or filed by email to the hike leader before the trip.
4. Often, a post trip gathering will be planned at a convenient restaurant.