- Course Overview -

  1. 1

    • Connect with Your WBC 2025 Community!

    • Podcast: Discovering John Muir and the Sierra Club

    • Conditioning Hikes for WBC 2025

    • Administrative Tasks Before Class
  2. 2

    • Week 1: Class Review and LMS Assignments

    • Student Handbook (updated Jan. 10)

    • Evaluation Hike Information

    • Resources: Ten Essentials

    • Resources: Backpacking Clothing System

    • Resources: Hiking Boots & Footwear

    • Discussion: What gear do you need?

    • Week 1 Slides

    • Week 1 Survey
  3. 3

    • Week 2: Class Review and LMS Assignments

    • Map and Compass: Introduction to Features

    • Map & Compass: Contour Lines Handout 1

    • Map & Compass: Contour Lines Handout 2

    • Equipment: Selecting and Fitting Backpacks

    • Equipment: Sleep System (Discussion)

    • Equipment: Sleep System (Resources)

    • Safe and Inclusive Outdoor Communities

    • Land Acknowledgement

    • 2024 Car Camp Summaries

    • Week 2 Slides

    • Week 2 Survey

    • Eval Hike - Mt. Woodson Info Sheet - For Sunday Jan. 21
  4. 4

    • Week 3: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Introduction to Final Evaluation: 2024 WBC Student Showcase

    • Map and Compass: Using Your Compass

    • Map and Compass: Practice Task

    • Tent Set-Up Challenge

    • Equipment Share Out and Q&A

    • Week 3 Slides

    • Week 3 Survey
  5. 5

    • Week 4: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Activity: Car Camp Share Out

    • Activity: "Survival" Video Discussion

    • Resources: Safe and Responsible Personal Hygiene

    • Resources: Backpacking Stoves and Cookware

    • Map and Compass: Triangulation Activity

    • Desert Backpack Trip Summaries

    • Week 4 Slides

    • Week 4 Survey

    • Car Camp Survey
  6. 6

    • Week 5: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Wilderness Wellness: Health Challenges and Preparation

    • Interactive Activity: Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace

    • Leave No Trace: Durable Surfaces

    • Leave No Trace: Using a WAG Bag

    • 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

    • Modifying a 3-Season Tent for Snow Camp

    • GAIA GPS Phone App Instructions

    • Week 6 Survey

    • Desert Backpack Survey

    • Week 6 Slides - Part 1

    • Week 6 Slides - Part 2
  8. 8

    • Week 7: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Bear Canister Review

    • Backpacking in the Rain

    • Map and Compass: Gaia GPS Videos

    • Preparing for Snow Camp

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

    • Snow Camp Trip Sheet - Round Valley - Moderate

    • Snow Camp - Tamarack Valley - Hard

    • Week 7 slides

    • Week 7 Survey

    • Mountain Backpack Survey
  9. 9

    • Week 8: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Mountain Backpack Share-out

    • Winter Travel - Reading & Reflection Assignment

    • Snow Camp Gear Checklist (updated 6:22 PM on Feb 28)

    • Week 8 Slides - Part 1

    • Week 8 Slides - Part 2

    • Week 8 Survey

  10. 10

    • Week 9: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Equipment: Snowshoes

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

    • Snow Camp Equipment Checklist (2024)

    • Week 9 Slides

    • Week 9 Survey
  11. 11

    • Week 10: Review and LMS Assignments

    • Preparing for Final Evaluation — 2024 WBC Student Showcase

    • Snow Camp Share-out

    • Lightweight Equipment Activity & Resources

    • Wildfire Safety Resources

    • Wildfire Safety Videos

    • Wildfire Safety Discussion

    • Map and Compass: UTM

    • Week 10 Slides

    • Snow Camp Survey

    • Week 10 Survey
  12. 12

    • Week 11 Slides