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Backpacking (OED 116)

Term: Academic Year 2019-20 - Fall

Faculty

Taylor James Pena-Hansen
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Dr. Evan R. Coulson
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Schedule

Wed, 7:00 PM - 8:50 PM (9/4/2019 - 10/16/2019) Location: MAIN SOEIB 11
Sat-Sun, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (10/5/2019 - 10/6/2019) Location: OFF C
Mon-Fri-Sat-Sun, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (10/18/2019 - 10/21/2019) Location: OFF C

Description

In this introductory backpacking course, students study equipment, clothing, menu planning, basic cooking skills, map and compass navigation, on-trail hiking techniques, risk management, and minimum impact camping. An off-campus trip provides an opportunity to practice basic backpacking skills.
Course Fee $90