Academic Classes

Looking for even more adventure? Enroll in one of Adventure Pursuits academic classes to take your knowledge and skill to the next level.

KNES 124: Intermediate Backpacking (2)
Special Permit is Required
Review of basic backpacking skills as well as an introduction to intermediate backpacking techniques. The skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for trail hiking, off trail exploring and below-tree line camping in the backcountry are covered. Leave No Trace ethics, minimum impact living, and walking in the natural environment are major priorities. Field experiences are required.

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KNES 243: Mountaineering (3)
Special Permit is Required
Learn mountaineering techniques through practical experiences conducted in an educational and safe atmosphere. Emphasis will be placed on individual development, review of elementary backpacking techniques, physical conditioning for extended trips, advanced backpacking techniques, intermediate survival skills, and opportunities to research special interests and group dynamics. Field experiences are required.

KNES 305: Outdoor Education: Philosophy and Methods (3)
Examination of the rationale and basic structure of outdoor education programs.
An investigation of effective teaching techniques and procedures for outdoor
education. Field experiences are required (students may have to provide
their own transportation and equipment). Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach
and is team taught.

Course Schedules:

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Intermediate Backpacking	x	x	x
Mountaineering	x	x	x
Outdoor Education	x	x	x