OS 21100 - Backcountry Skills

Institution:

Alaska Pacific University

Subject:

Description:

A menu course in backcountry skills that develops students' expertise and knowledge of specific skill related to wilderness recreation. Students will also gain the ability to plan, prepare for, and undertake short recreational trips in the backcountry of Alaska and elsewhere. For water courses students must be competent swimmers. Prerequisite OS11000 or instructor permission. Lab fee required, plus personal food, equipment, and transportation costs. (Topic course number range from OS 21101 to OS 21110 in schedule) Selected Topics: Packrafting Swiftwater Traditional Climbing

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alaskapacific.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 561-1266

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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