RMTO 115 - Wilderness Experience

Institution:

Davis & Elkins College

Subject:

Description:

3 semester hours An introductory course in backcountry camping and travel designed to provide essential skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a safe and comfortable multi-day backcountry experience. Major skills covered in the course include, but are not limited to, equipment selection, use, and care; basic camping skills; food, nutrition, and cooking; land navigation; backpacking travel; risk management and safety; and weather. These skills will be reinforced through several outings which will also introduce students to skills that are often required in the wilderness and that can be further pursued at an intermediate and advance level though the Advanced Outdoor Pursuits Series. Skills include basics of rock climbing, canoeing, caving, and outdoor leadership. Field trips are required and additional costs will be incurred.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dewv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 637-1900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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