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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Student Handbook (updated Jan. 10)
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Evaluation Hike Information
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Resources: Ten Essentials
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Resources: Backpacking Clothing System
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Resources: Hiking Boots & Footwear
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Discussion: What gear do you need?
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Week 1 Slides
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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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Map and Compass: Introduction to Features
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Map & Compass: Contour Lines Handout 1
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Map & Compass: Contour Lines Handout 2
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Equipment: Selecting and Fitting Backpacks
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Equipment: Sleep System (Discussion)
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Equipment: Sleep System (Resources)
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Safe and Inclusive Outdoor Communities
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Land Acknowledgement
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2024 Car Camp Summaries
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Week 2 Slides
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Week 2 Survey
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Eval Hike - Mt. Woodson Info Sheet - For Sunday Jan. 21
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4
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Week 3: Review and LMS Assignments
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Introduction to Final Evaluation: 2024 WBC Student Showcase
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Map and Compass: Using Your Compass
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Map and Compass: Practice Task
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Tent Set-Up Challenge
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Equipment Share Out and Q&A
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Evaluation Hike Results
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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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Activity: Car Camp Share Out
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Activity: "Survival" Video Discussion
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Resources: Safe and Responsible Personal Hygiene
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Resources: Backpacking Stoves and Cookware
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Map and Compass: Triangulation Activity
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Desert Backpack Trip Summaries
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Week 4 Slides
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Week 4 Survey
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Car Camp Survey (Link Updated Feb 13)
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6
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Week 5: Review and LMS Assignments
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Wilderness Wellness: Health Challenges and Preparation
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Interactive Activity: Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace
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Leave No Trace: Durable Surfaces
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Leave No Trace: Using a WAG Bag
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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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Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp
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Evaluation Hike Make-Up or Re-do
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GAIA GPS Phone App Instructions
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Week 6 Survey
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Desert Backpack Survey
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Week 6 Slides - Part 1
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Week 6 Slides - Part 2
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Week 7: Review and LMS Assignments
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Bear Canister Review
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Backpacking in the Rain
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Map and Compass: Gaia GPS Videos
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Preparing for Snow Camp
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Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp (repeat from last week)
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Snow Camp Trip Sheet - Round Valley - Moderate
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Snow Camp - Tamarack Valley - Hard
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Week 7 slides
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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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Mountain Backpack Share-out
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Winter Travel - Reading & Reflection Assignment
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Snow Camp Gear Checklist (updated 6:22 PM on Feb 28)
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Week 8 Slides - Part 1
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Week 8 Slides - Part 2
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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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Equipment: Snowshoes
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"Land of One Season" + Safety and Rescue Online Discussion
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Snow Camp Equipment Checklist (2024)
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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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Preparing for Final Evaluation — 2024 WBC Student Showcase
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Snow Camp Share-out
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Lightweight Equipment Activity & Resources
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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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Map and Compass: UTM
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Week 10 Slides
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Snow Camp Survey
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Week 10 Survey
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Week 11 Slides
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