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Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe

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English
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11 hours 9 minutes
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner

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Re-discover the great outdoors with tips & tricks to make the most of your next adventure.

Syllabus

01: The Call of the Wild
02: Backpacking and Trip Planning
03: Canoe or Sea-Kayak Camping
04: Campcraft: Selecting and Organizing Gear
05: Clothing and Footwear for Outdoor Adventure
06: Basics for Wilderness Safety
07: Weather Forecasting and Moon Phases
08: Introduction to Navigation
09: Navigating with Topographic Maps
10: Assessing and Managing Risk in the Outdoors
11: How Emotions Affect Your Decision Making
12: Selecting a Campsite and Pitching Shelter
13: Outdoor Kitchen Setup and Safety
14: Building a Campfire
15: Safe Drinking Water in the Wilderness
16: Outdoor Menu Planning and Cooking
17: Minimizing Your Impact on the Wilderness
18: Hygiene on a Camping Trip
19: Wilderness First Aid: Handling Emergencies
20: Wilderness First Aid: Nonemergency Care
21: Navigating with a Compass
22: What to Do When You’re Lost
23: Maintaining and Repairing Your Gear
24: Connecting to the Wild within You
By This Professor

Taught by

Elizabeth K. Andre

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