IS 9510 - Introduction to Backpacking and Plant Identification

Institution:

Bastyr University

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Description:

2 credits This class meets over two weekends. The first weekend meets in class. The second weekend is an overnight backpacking trip. Basic backpacking skills including trip planning, gear selection, route finding/navigation, and back-country rules and regulations are introduced. Basic plant identification skills and how to safely collect and use a limited number of medicinal plants in the backcountry are also covered. Prerequisites: None. This class is best suited to those with little or no backpacking experience/plant identification training. If you have physical limitations that would prevent completion of an 8-12 mile backpacking trip, please contact the instructor directly.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bastyr.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 602-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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