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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expose students to the sport of Bouldering in an amazing outdoor setting. Climbing techniques, mental/physical preparedness, proper spotting and other areas of safety for climbing are presented. The sport of "Bouldering" involves shorter climbs or "problems" that require modiffi cult movements than in roped climbing. First class meets at the Red Barn (REQUIRED MEETING) followed by a weekend trip to the Adirondack where students will climb for two days at a premier outdoor location. A course fee applies (via SFS bill) that covers equipment, transportation and lodging. Check SIS for offerings or visit www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed to teach students how to assemble safe and reliable anchors for toprope climbing using natural anchors (no artifi cial protection will be used). Participants should know how to belay and have had some climbing experience. Skills taught will include: Basic knowledge of all gear and equipment being used, choosing an anchor, tying off anchors, creating equalized and redundant anchor systems, anchoring the belay, redirected belays, top belays, escaping the belay and basic mechanical advantage systems. Class consists of one evening session and a full day trip. The trip will be to Ontario, Canada where participants will learn to set up and use their own climbs. Both sessions are mandatory. All necessary gear and transportation are provided. A course fee applies. Check SIS for schedules.
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed for those with some outdoor climbing experience. The class will be taught inside, but in simulated outdoor situations, covering such skills as anchor building and management in a variety of situations; various belay methods and considerations; belay escapes and basic rescue skills; mechanical advantage and hauling systems; and, above all, safety and it's many components in the climbing discipline. Climbing movement will only be covered inasmuch as it pertains to ropework and other technical considerations A course fee applies. Offered periodically (check SIS for more detailed course information or www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
This class will impart basic backpacking skills such as fi tting and properly packing your backpack, camping skills, and general outdoor awareness and preparedness. These skills will be put to use on an overnight backpacking / camping trip. The diffi culty of the hike will be based on the abilities of the class. A course fee applies. Offered periodically (Check SIS for quarterly schedules) visit our website at www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
This class meets for one evening preparatory session and one overnight trip. The evening session will cover: Acquainting the group, appropriate gear for the trip, outdoor preparedness, and general expectations and logistics for the trip. The overnight trip will depart from RIT Friday afternoon in an RIT van. That night, the class will stay in the Adirondacks with bunk-style accommodations. Saturday we will hike one of the many peaks in the Adirondack region. Hiking is typically strenuous on average, but the pace will be moderate and effort will be made to accommodate the abilities of the class when selecting a hike. Because of changing weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors, a peak may not be summited. Participants should possess dependable hiking boots/clothing. A course fee applies.
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3.00 Credits
This class meets for one evening session and one full day trip. The evening session will cover: acquainting the group, basic canoe/paddle parts and terminology, launching the canoe, paddle strokes and maneuvers, and basic canoeing safety with opportunity to practice skills learned on fl at or slow moving water. The trip will be an all-day venture on moving water with sections of mild white water. Skills taught include: Review of evening session skills and strokes/skills for negotiating moving water. Participants should expect to be on the water for both sessions. Both sessions are mandatory. A course fee applies. Check quarterly schedule on SIS for possible offerings and/or visit the Interactive Adventures website at www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
Camping meets canoeing: learn to experience how a canoe allows for unique access to otherwise impractical camping opportunities, while being able to carry a payload greater than what could be feasibly carried on your back. This class involves a required pre-trip training meeting followed by a weekendlong trip to the Adirondacks. Skills to be covered include: basic paddling, safety and navigation, camping skills, tenting, fi re-building, camp cooking, and water purifi cation as well as invaluable fi rst-hand knowledge of one of the fi nest parks in the United States. Course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly offerings and more detailed information.
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3.00 Credits
This class is taught as an introduction to kayaking. It is typically taught in the pool and covers the following skills: Kayak parts, accessories and terminology, wet exits, hip snaps, paddle strokes, j-leans, Eskimo rescues and Eskimo rolls. All skills are taught in progression using drills, games and exercises leading up to a full roll. This class is taught in white water kayaks. All necessary gear and equipment is provided. Participants should expect to be in the water each class. Course fee applies.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an intermediate approach to whitewater kayaking. The participants should have some, but not necessarily extensive, kayaking experience. A preliminary class meeting will take place in the RIT competitive pool. This meeting will address/review the basics of whitewater paddling, maneuvering, righting and rescue techniques. An all-day trip will follow on easy to moderate whitewater. The meeting and the class trip are required to receive full activity course credit. Additional skills taught will include: whitewater safety skills, river reading/navigation, ferrying, eddying and peeling. Depending on the skill level of the class, other more advanced skills may be introduced as well. A course fee applies (via SFS bill) for instruction, all equipment (boats, gear), transportation, park fees.
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3.00 Credits
This class will cover a variety of topics and is designed to impart a number of skills that pertain to safely and effectively enjoying the backcountry. Skills covered will include water treatment, bear bagging, camping skills, orienteering, backcountry fi rst aid, environmental awareness and preparedness, wilderness ethics, and more. This class will be taught both in and outdoors. A course fee applies. Offered periodically (check SIS for detailed course listings) and/or visit www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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