EXSC 1153 — Backpacking and Wilderness Preservation
Backpacking is an outdoor sport that requires a diverse skill set to ensure safety and enhance enjoyment. Appropriate equipment and behaviors for various outdoor settings are introduced in the classroom before the camping experience. A strong emphasis on Leave No Trace principles, ecology, and environmental concerns is applied to class discussions and backpacking practices. A 3-day, 2-night class camping trip is required for this course.