ORPT 2030 - Backpacking II

2 Credit(s) | $15 Fee

This course will further develop students’ skills in backcountry travel by introducing and developing orienteering and navigation skills; understanding backcountry nutrition and cooking; and preparing for efficient, longer duration trips. Other aspects of the course include expedition behavior, decision making, outdoor leadership development and risk management and mitigation. Classes will be experiential and the curriculum will focus on developing off of basic skill sets learned from ORPT 1030 and/or previous basic experience. Students are required to participate in a weekend backpacking trip. Essential Eligibility Criteria can be found on the ORPT program website. (Spring - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]

Prerequisite(s): ORPT 1030 or ORPT 1035 or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-