Trail Trip Awards

Mileage awards are presented at the Mazama Annual Celebration to Mazama members that participate in Trail Trip events and have submitted a list of their accomplishments to the Committee.  Please submit award applications by early September to be considered for an award in a given year.

• 250 mile award
(patch and certificate) - for 250 miles on Mazama hikes, snowshoes, rambles, backpacks, bivies, and/or trail tendings.
• 1000 mile award
(patch and plaque) - for 1000 miels on Mazama hikes, etc..
• Additional 1000 mile increment awards:
- for another 1000 miles on Mazama hikes, etc.

Leadership awards are presented at the Mazama Annual Celebration to Mazama members that lead Trail Trip events. The Committee tracks leadership. No submittal of accomplishments is required.

• 10 trail tending leads
• 25 trail tending leads
• 25 trail trip leads
• 50 trail trip leads
• 100 trail trip leads
• 150 trail trip leads
• 200 trail trip leads
• 300 trail trip leads
• each addtional 100 leads are recognized

The Hardesty Cup is presented at the Mazamas Annual Celebration to the Mazama member that has been exceptional in their dedication to the Mazamas’ efforts in trail trips. The Committee awards this honor to a currently active Member with the highest lifetime leadership points in trail trip events. The award can only be received once. No submittals of accomplishments are required. The criteria and point system used to choose the person is as follows:::

• lead at least six events in the last three years
• 1 point for each lead of any trail trip event
• 1 point for leading a hike during an outing
• 1 additional point if a trail tending lead
• (effective 10/1/11) - 0.2 points for each ramble lead
• points are also given for serving on and/or hhelping the Trail Trips Committee