- Course Overview -
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1
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Connect with Your WBC 2025 Community!
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Podcast: Discovering John Muir and the Sierra Club
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Prepare for your Evaluation Hike
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Conditioning Hikes for WBC 2025
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Administrative Tasks Before Class
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2
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Week 1: Class Review and LMS Assignments
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Evaluation Hike Information
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Backpacking Clothing & Layering
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Understanding the Ten Essentials
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Choosing the Best Hiking Boot or Shoe
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Discussion: What gear do you need?
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Student Handbook (updated 10 AM Dec 20, 2024)
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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 & 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 & Fitting Backpacks
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Discussion: Sleep Systems
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Building Welcoming Outdoor Communities
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Fitness & Conditioning for Outdoor Adventures
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2025 Car Camp Summaries
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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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Introduction to Final Evaluation: WBC Student Showcase
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Map & Compass: Using Your Compass
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Map & Compass: Practice Task
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Tent Set-Up Challenge
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Land Acknowledgement
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Discussion: Equipment Q&A
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Evaluation Hike Results
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Car Camp 2025 Student Assignments
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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 & Responsible Personal Hygiene
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Resources: Backpacking Stoves & Cookware
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Backpacking Nutrition: Fueling Your Adventure
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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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Car Camp Survey
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Week 4 Survey
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Week 5: Review and LMS Assignments
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Wilderness Wellness and Health Challenges
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Interactive Activity: Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace
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Bear Canister Overview
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Planning for Desert Travel
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Desert Backpack 2025 Student Assignments
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Week 5 Slides
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Week 5 Survey
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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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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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Mountain Backpack Survey
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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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