This course provides an introduction to a lifetime leisure skill, as well as a technical skill utilized in many outdoor programs. During one weekend field trip, students develop the following skills: selection of proper clothing, packing a pack, appropriate choice of backpacking foods, safe travel techniques in a group, use of camp stoves, backcountry kitchen safety, knowledge of addressing environmental hazards, and low-impact camping techniques. Course Fee. Students evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
- Teacher: Eli Mills