Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0144 - Thru Hiking

Students are required to attend 2 of the 3 weekend overnight trips: 5 PM Friday 9/28 to 1 PM Sunday 9/29. 5 PM Friday 11/1 to 1 PM Sunday 11/3. 5 PM Friday 11/22 to 1 PM Sunday 11/24. Thru-hiking is the activity of long distance overnight travel on foot, typically using carrying a backpack and following an established trail or route. Have you ever dreamed of hiking or backpacking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or another long distance trail? We will learn through practice, collaboration and reflection how to select and use gear for long distance hiking, plan and prepare meals, travel ethically, plan and find routes, and stay safe on the trail. We will hike sections of the Robert Frost Trail and New England Trail, culminating in a final student-planned 3-day hike in November. There will be a non-refundable lab fee of $100 due the second week of class to cover transportation, equipment, food, permits, camping fees, and maps. 5-College students will be graded satisfactory/no credit. Students must attend all class meetings to receive a written evaluation.

$100 lab fee to be paid on 2nd class Accepted for CEL 1 credit.