Backpacking/Canoeing

Catalog description

This multi-activity course will involve a weekend wilderness trip consisting of both backpacking and open water canoeing; one day of one activity will be followed by one day of the other. Topics addressed will include basic backcountry foot-travel, wilderness camping, outdoor preparedness, paddling skills and canoe navigation, and Leave No Trace ethics.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.**