PE 115 - Hiking & Orienteering

2 CR

Introduction to hiking with an emphasis on basic map and compass use. Covers Northwest hiking opportunities as well as equipment, trip planning and risk management of back country travel through an exploration of area trails. Grade Scale: A (4.0)/ Satisfactory (2.0)/ Unsatisfactory (0.0).

Recommended: Participants need to be able to walk 3-4 miles at a sustained pace.
Course Outcomes

Gain a greater appreciation of a life-long fitness plan using outdoor adventure activities
Increase knowledge of backcountry travel while identifying potential hazards
Understand how to select and care for backpacking equipment
Gain skills needed to safely navigate through the back country using a map and compass
Gain a greater understanding of the relationship between man and the environment
Develop skills needed to plan and lead hiking and backpacking trips

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