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Backpacking (WLE 157)

Term: 2023-2024 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Austin SoutoShow MyInfo popup for Austin Souto
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Schedule

Wed, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (10/23/2023 - 12/15/2023) Location: MAIN BARN 201
Sat-Sun, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11/17/2023 - 11/19/2023) Location: MAIN

Description

This course is designed to teach the basics of backpacking. The curriculum covers equipment and its use, trip planning, navigation with a map and compass and travel techniques, meal planning and cooking, shelter construction, and safety and risk management. Environmental stewardship and an appreciation for public and private lands are emphasized throughout the course. A weekend trip is required. Meets General Education Distribution Area V.1.