Outdoor Education 052 - Backcountry Basics

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

Learn the essentials of traveling safely in the backcountry in good style. This class focuses on navigation with a topographic map and compass, backcountry cooking, essential knots and other backcountry basics that help students go on their own backpacking trips safely and confidently. No experience needed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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