OS 102 is an introduction to the skills necessary for safe, efficient wilderness travel, including expedition planning , equipment, rations, camping, travel on both water and land, and hazard recognition. Students should expect to be in the field the majority of the class.
Food is the responsibility of each student to acquire.
Those students on the food service will receive some food for the class, but may have to supplement what is received. Camping skills including tent and tarp pitching, cooking, stove use, and minimum impact camping techniques. Wilderness Travel skills including map reading, compass use, route finding, campsite selection, paddling skills, hiking skills, and river crossings. Care and proper use of equipment. Positive and appropriate expedition behavior.