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PEOL 333-Backpacking - spring term
The focus of the outing component is on learning the basics of backpacking, with an emphasis on the following skills and techniques: Packing a pack; improving hiking efficiency and preventing injuries, using a backpacking stove and cooking basic meals; erecting a tarp and/or tent shelter; camping and traveling using Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics specific to the coastal environment; reading a map and using a map and compass to navigate from point to point. Course Description, Schedule, Equipment & Assignments
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PEOL 356-Backcountry Navigation fall term
The classroom sessions are structured to prepare students for the outing. Topics include clothing and equipment needs, map and compass practice, Global Positioning System (GPS) use, backcountry safety practices and protocols, LNT travel and camping ethics, fitness requirements, and trip planning and preparation. Students are required to complete navigation worksheet and comple The focus of this outing is on developing efficient backcountry navigation skills. We follow an exciting and challenging route in rugged country that requires the use of intermediate and advanced GPS and map and compass navigation skills. The route is mostly off trail, in the southern portion of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. The route begins at an elevation of about 4400', and the first campsite is at an elevation of approximately 6200'. The campsite on Saturday evening is at an elevation of approximately 6000'. The overall route is long and can be physically demanding, especially in foul weather. Course Description, Schedule, Equipment & Assignments
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This one-credit survival course is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who venture into backcountry areas during the cooler months ofthe year, or travel to areas that have winter-like conditions (e.g. higher elevations) at any time of the year. The course provides the knowledge, skills and practice essential to surviving in the cool, wet, windy climate of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the obvious safety advantages, the skills and knowledge gained in this course is integral to increasing personal comfort in conventional outdoor activities.The course consists of classroom sessions and a three-day outing. Course Description, Schedule, Equipment & Assignments
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