Title from disc surface. "Course no. 9702." Contains 24 lectures; each lecture is approximately 30 minutes. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Lecturer: Professor Elizabeth K. Andre, Northland College.
Contents:
Disc 4. Connecting to the wild within you. Backpacking and trip planning -- Canoe or sea-kayak camping -- Campcraft: selecting and organizing gear -- Clothing and footwear for outdoor adventure -- Basics for wilderness safety -- Disc 2. Weather forecasting and moon phases -- Introduction to navigation -- Navigating with topographic maps -- Assessing and managing risk in the outdoors -- How emotions affect your decision making -- Selecting a campsite and pitching shelter -- Disc 3. Outdoor kitchen setup and safety -- Building a campfire -- Safe drinking water in the wilderness -- Outdoor menu planning and cooking -- Minimizing your impact on the wilderness -- Hygiene on a camping trip -- Disc 4. Wilderness first aid: handling emergencies -- Wilderness first aid: nonemergency care -- Navigating with a compass -- What to do when you're lost -- Maintaining and repairing your gear -- Connecting to the wild within you.
Summary:
Forget the concept of "roughing it." Learn to "smooth it" in the great outdoors with a practical guide to almost any type of excursion.
Series:
Great courses ; 9702 Great courses. Better living. Hobby & leisure
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