WBC 2024

WBC 2024 starts January 9, 2024. Space is limited so create an account and enroll today!

Course Overview

  1. 1
    • WBC Personal Introduction

    • John Muir and the Sierra Club

    • Conditioning Hike Info

  2. 2
    • Week 1: Class Review and LMS Assignments

    • Welcome to North County Group Wilderness Basics Course!

    • Introduction to Leave No Trace: Durable Surfaces

    • Footwear Resources

    • Evaluation Hike Information

    • Week 1 Slides (Convert to PDF)

    • Week 1 Survey

  3. 3
    • Week 2: Class Review and LMS Assignments

    • Equipment Review and Additional Resources

    • Fitting and Finding Your Backpack

    • Introduction to Hiking Clothing and Layering

    • Resources on Hiking Clothing and Layering

    • Sleeping Bags and Pads Resources

    • Sleeping Bags and Pads Activity

    • Map and Compass Resources

    • Map & Compass - Contour Lines Handout 1

    • Map & Compass - Contour Lines Handout 2

    • Map and Compass Videos (Part 1)

    • Week 2 Slides

    • Week 2 Survey

  4. 4
    • Week 3: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Equipment Share Out and Q&A

    • Practice Makes Perfect: Tent Set-Up

    • Map and Compass Videos (Part 2)

    • Map and Compass Homework

    • Land Acknowledgement

    • Personal Hygiene Resources

    • Week 3 Slides

    • Week 3 Survey

  5. 5
    • Week 4: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Desert Camp Share-out

    • "Survival" Online Discussion

    • Backpacking Stoves and Cookware

    • Lightweight Equipment Sources

    • Map & Compass - Triangulation Handout

    • Desert Backpack Trip Summaries

    • Week 4 Survey

    • Car Camp Survey

    • Week 4 Slides

  6. 6
    • Week 5: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Leave No Trace Activity

    • Using a WAG Bag - Leave No Trace

    • Backpacking in the Desert

    • Resource - Example Backpacking Checklist

    • Resource - First Aid Kit for the Trail

    • Resource - Feminine Hygiene while Backpacking

    • Week 5 Slides

    • Week 5 Survey

  7. 7
    • Week 6: Review and LMS Assignment

    • Desert Backpack Share-out

    • Mountain Backpack trip information

    • GAIA GPS Phone App Instructions

    • Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp (this video will repeat in week 7)

    • Extra Map & Compass Training with Kit Davis

    • Evaluation Hike Make-Up or Re-do

    • Week 6 Survey

    • Desert Backpack Survey

    • Week 6 Slides - Intro and Mountain Travel

    • Week 6 Slides - Weather

    • Week 6 Slides - Water Treatment

    • Week 6 Slides - Snow Camp Overview

  8. 8
    • Week 7: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Backpacking in the Rain

    • Food Storage Options

    • Do I Need an Overnight Canister?

    • Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp (repeat from last week)

    • Gaia GPS Videos

    • Week 7 Slides (Google format)

    • Week 7 slides (PDF)

    • Week 7 Survey

  9. 9
    • Week 8: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Winter Travel - Reading & Reflection Assignment

    • Snow Camp Trip summaries

    • Snow Camp Gear Checklist

    • Week 8 Slides

    • Week 8 Survey

  10. 10
    • Week 9: Review and LMS Assignments

    • "Land of One Season" + Safety and Rescue Online Discussion

    • Snowshoes: How to Choose and History

    • Week 9 Slides

    • Week 9 Survey

  11. 11
    • Week 10: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Wildfire Safety Resources

    • Wildfire Safety Videos

    • Wildfire Safety Discussion

    • Week 10 Slides

    • Mountain Backpack Survey

    • Week 10 Survey