OUT 180E - Intro to Backpacking

Credits: 1

This course is designed for students with little or no backpacking experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of multi-day wilderness travel and low impact camping techniques. Students will spend a weekend out in a remote backcountry setting. The weekend trip allows students to apply the skills they’ve learned in the classroom to a wilderness environment. The course is designed to help students develop camping skills, form an appreciation of wilderness and nature, and gain an understanding of “Leave No Trace” techniques, outdoor equipment, and basic orienteering. Students should be able to walk 3 miles/day and carry a backpack over uneven terrain.