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Instructor: Tom Kelly

Office: NPE 212

Phone: 838-8256

E-mail: kellyt@wou.edu

Office Hours: TBA - Appointments are suggested

Course Description: Backpacking will provide the student exposure to the fundamental concepts and guidelines of hiking and backpacking. The course will discuss minimizing the impact on the environment, safety, and orienteering to make the experience a safe and enjoyable one. The course will also examine equipment associated with the sport as well as new trends. The course content emphasis rests primarily with extended day hikes and overnight excursions.

Course Objectives:

1. The students will be provided the opportunity to learn the basic skills, concepts and techniques associated with the sport of backpacking. These include care of the outdoors, trip planning, map reading, and equipment evaluation and selection. This will be measured through written examination, project presentation and actively engaging in outdoor activities.
2. The students will be provided the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through participation in planning and carrying out of three extended day hikes or one overnight backpacking trip and one day hike. Measurement will occur in the form of written logs and through instructor observation.

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