Backpacking (WLE 157)
Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Tue-Fri, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1/14/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN BARN 200
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.