Backpacking Trail Maint

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide experience in backpacking and volunteer trail maintenance. Students will learn how to choose proper gear, work together as a team and care for the trail they are hiking on. Students will gain a basic knowledge of backpacking skills and equipment selection, learn how to work with trail organizations and trail maintenance projects, learn to demonstrate basic backpacking skills and gear terminology, participate in trail clean-up and preservation, and practice "leave no trace" camping/hiking ethics. This course consists of both (a) mandatory pre-trip session(s), as well as a weekend backpacking and trail maintenance excursion. Basic backpacking and camping gear are provided. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. 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.**