OLP 143 - Backcountry Travel Instructor

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Outdoor Leadership

Description:

Prepares students to become proficient in the implementation and leadership of three season backcountry travel experiences. Students learn core skills of trip planning, safety systems design, route development, and equipment use in the classroom and reinforce these skills in the field. Students participate in a model canoe trip that is designed and led by the OLP core staff. Students then design and execute a backpacking trip. Student must demonstrate specific competencies to obtain leadership ratings. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: OLP participants only; placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090; Wilderness First Responder certification

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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