Hiking

Catalog description

In this class, students will learn all about and engage in the activity of wilderness hiking. Skills taught will include outdoor preparedness including choosing proper clothing for the wilderness, wilderness safety, proper nutrition for outings, reading weather, basic navigation and map-reading, hiking technique, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics as well as exposure to local parks and trail systems. Students must have proper clothing for outdoor excursions that occur in varying weather conditions. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**