Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0143 - Winter Skills

This beginnner course will introduce you to different types of winter activities you can do in western Massachusetts including everything from down hill and cross country skiing, to snow shoeing and camping. Students will learn how to choose the right gear for staying comfortable in the winter. Other topics include camping in the winter, dressing and layering for the cold, and how to stay warm all day and night. This class includes one overnight wilderness experience and ends at spring break. Five college students will be graded pass/fail.