Course Overview
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1
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WBC Personal Introduction
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John Muir and the Sierra Club
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Conditioning Hike Info
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2
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Week 1: Class Review and LMS Assignments
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Welcome to North County Group Wilderness Basics Course!
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Introduction to Leave No Trace: Durable Surfaces
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Footwear Resources
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Evaluation Hike Information
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Week 1 Slides (Convert to PDF)
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Week 1 Survey
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3
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Week 2: Class Review and LMS Assignments
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Equipment Review and Additional Resources
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Fitting and Finding Your Backpack
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Introduction to Hiking Clothing and Layering
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Resources on Hiking Clothing and Layering
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Sleeping Bags and Pads Resources
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Sleeping Bags and Pads Activity
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Map and Compass Resources
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Map & Compass - Contour Lines Handout 1
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Map & Compass - Contour Lines Handout 2
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Map and Compass Videos (Part 1)
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Week 2 Slides
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Week 2 Survey
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4
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Week 3: Review and LMS Assignments
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Equipment Share Out and Q&A
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Practice Makes Perfect: Tent Set-Up
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Map and Compass Videos (Part 2)
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Map and Compass Homework
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Land Acknowledgement
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Personal Hygiene Resources
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Week 3 Slides
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Week 3 Survey
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5
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Week 4: Review and LMS Assignments
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Desert Camp Share-out
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"Survival" Online Discussion
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Backpacking Stoves and Cookware
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Lightweight Equipment Sources
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Map & Compass - Triangulation Handout
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Desert Backpack Trip Summaries
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Week 4 Survey
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Car Camp Survey
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Week 4 Slides
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6
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Week 5: Review and LMS Assignments
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Leave No Trace Activity
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Using a WAG Bag - Leave No Trace
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Backpacking in the Desert
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Resource - Example Backpacking Checklist
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Resource - First Aid Kit for the Trail
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Resource - Feminine Hygiene while Backpacking
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Week 5 Slides
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Week 5 Survey
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7
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Week 6: Review and LMS Assignment
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Desert Backpack Share-out
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Mountain Backpack trip information
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GAIA GPS Phone App Instructions
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Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp (this video will repeat in week 7)
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Extra Map & Compass Training with Kit Davis
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Evaluation Hike Make-Up or Re-do
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Week 6 Survey
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Desert Backpack Survey
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Week 6 Slides - Intro and Mountain Travel
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Week 6 Slides - Weather
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Week 6 Slides - Water Treatment
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Week 6 Slides - Snow Camp Overview
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Week 7: Review and LMS Assignments
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Backpacking in the Rain
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Food Storage Options
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Do I Need an Overnight Canister?
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Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp (repeat from last week)
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Gaia GPS Videos
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Week 7 Slides (Google format)
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Week 7 slides (PDF)
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Week 7 Survey
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9
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Week 8: Review and LMS Assignments
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Winter Travel - Reading & Reflection Assignment
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Snow Camp Trip summaries
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Snow Camp Gear Checklist
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Week 8 Slides
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Week 8 Survey
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10
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Week 9: Review and LMS Assignments
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"Land of One Season" + Safety and Rescue Online Discussion
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Snowshoes: How to Choose and History
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Week 9 Slides
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Week 9 Survey
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Week 10: Review and LMS Assignments
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Wildfire Safety Resources
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Wildfire Safety Videos
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Wildfire Safety Discussion
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Week 10 Slides
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Mountain Backpack Survey
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Week 10 Survey
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