PE 185OF - Winter Camping

Institution:

Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 1 (3 Lab Hrs/Wk) - W This course is designed for students interested in learning the basics of Winter Camping. Students will learn about and practice the design/ construction of traditional and modern winter shelters including; igloos, snow caves, quinzees, snow trenches and protected tents. Students will learn how to choose a shelter that is appropriate for the type of trip and weather conditions they might pursue. This course will also cover the essentials of winter camping which include: winter trip food selection and preparation, appropriate clothing selection, winter backcountry hazards, minimum impact techniques, winter weather patterns of Pacific Northwest and introduction to winter ecology. Prerequisite: PE185OG (Backcountry Winter Travel. It is recommended, but not required that students have taken HPE285OL (Wilderness Survival). Students will need to be in good physical condition to be comfortable on the winter camping field sessions.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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