Backcountry Travel Instructor I

Prepares students to become proficient in expedition planning, implementation and leadership of backcountry travel experiences while practicing and applying foundational skills in campcraft, land navigation, wilderness hiking and backpacking. Students learn core competencies of outdoor leadership, including diverse styles of leadership, risk management, group debriefing, and low-impact wilderness camping with a group. Students design and execute a backpacking expedition, and participate in field trips.

Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for 5 days and nights in a remote, forested environment in early winter conditions. Expedition begins at 6am on Oct. 31 and returning at 7pm on Nov. 4.

Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips.

Pre-requisite: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. OLP 111 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 111.

Minimum age requirement 18 years for courses involving overnight stay and off-campus field trips.

All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation.