Day Hiking Course
Wilderness Skills
Wilderness Skills - Olympia
- Tue, Apr 21, 2015 - Sat, May 2, 2015
- Committee: Olympia Wilderness Skills Committee
- Members: $30.00 Guests: $60.00
- Availability: 10 (25 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Wilderness Skills Course - April 21st and the next two Saturdays
- Prepare for hiking or backpacking in the Pacific Northwest. Also the foundation for Alpine Scrambling and Basic Climbing Courses
- Small-group and hands-on experience with the top twenty+ topics important for safe adventures in the backcountry
- Practice wilderness skills and examine clothing and equipment
Schedule and Topics
- Tuesday April 21, 6:30 - 9:30pm: The Essentials of Wilderness Travel. 10 Essentials, clothing, boots and equipment for day hikes. Clothing and equipment alternatives.
- Saturday April 25, 8:00am - 4:00pm: Wilderness Ethnics, Hazards, and Navigation. Staying Safe and Healthy in the Wilderness - Injury Prevention and Response to Illness. Hazards of the Wilderness. Nutrition. Backcountry Navigation – Maps and Compass.
- Saturday May 2, 8:00am - 4:00pm: Wilderness Skills, Navigation and the Outdoor Workshop.
For more info: christopherjonsullivan@gmail.com or call/text Chris at 360-970-1477
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Course Requirements
This course has no scheduled activities.
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Course Materials
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