Course Topics:
Fitness Requirements and Conditioning
Choosing Footwear
10 Essentials
Selecting Outdoor Clothing, Backpacks,           Shelters and Sleep Systems
Navigation with Map and Compass
Water Treatment
Leave No Trace
Digital maps and Phone GPS
Trip Planning
Food Planning
Risk Management and Outdoor Hazards
 
Skills learned on Outings:
Energy Management when Hiking
Landform Recognition and Map Reading
Stream Crossings
Environmental Challenges
Campsite Selection
Dealing with the Unexpected