This class begins after Spring Break. Students should be experienced top rope climbers and competent belayers. We will cover rope management, anchors, belaying the leader and self-rescue. We will actuate this information outdoors. The goal of this course is to prepare climbers to be competent seconds for multipitch climbs and to provide instruction in lead climbing. Class will meet Tuesdays in March till May. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class begins after Spring Break and meets on Wednesdays. It is for students with little or no climbing experience. Students will learn basic safety techniques, rope work, knots, and climbing techniques. Enjoy the opportunity to exercise your body and mind using the indoor climbing wall and local climbing areas. Completion of this course, will equip participants with the skills necessary to successfully top rope climb. This class is the same as OPRA 151. This class meets after spring break. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This class begins after Spring Break and meets on Thursdays from March till May. It is for students with little or no climbing experience. Students will learn basic safety techniques, rope work, knots, and climbing techniques. Enjoy the opportunity to exercise your body and mind using the indoor climbing wall and local climbing areas. This class is the same as OPRA 152. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Students will participate in various outdoor activities and learn about Wilderness Ethics, Outdoor Ethics, and local land issues. Students will learn techniques for disseminating low impact skills for backpacking, rock climbing, and canoeing and more. Successful graduates of this course will gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to clients, friends and family. This class includes two days where students will spend time putting their skills into practice in the wilderness. Completion of this course, will allow participants to teach Leave No Trace Awareness Classes.

This course will prepare and qualify students to become Red Cross certified lifeguards. Bearers of this card are eligible to obtain work at pools nationwide. To complete this course, students must practice and be tested on water entries and carries, swimming rescues, stroke work, and spinal management. First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR/AED will be included in the class format. ***After Spring Break, the class will meet twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursdays for mandatory First Aid/CPR. Materials fee:Hampshire students $100.00. Five-College students $150.

Thru Hiking: Have you ever dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or The Long Trail? Student will learn how to select gear and equipment for long distance hiking, prepare mail drops, meal plan for weeks at a time and execute a thru hike. The class will hike sections of the Robert Frost Trail during the semester, while planning for a 7 day thru hike at the end of the semester, with a non-refundable $150 lab fee due by the second week of class. The lab fee will cover transportation, equipment, food, mail drops, permits, camping fees, and map.

This beginner 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.

If you have the desire to learn to swim, here is the perfect opportunity! This class will focus on helping the adult swimmer better understand and adapt to the water environment. Students will work on keeping the "fun in fundamentals" as they learn floats, glides, propulsive movements, breath control, and personal safety techniques. Swimming strokes will include: breast, freestyle and elementary backstroke. Adults with little to no experience will find this to be an excellent introduction. Glenna Alderson is an American Red Cross certified instructor.

This course is an opportunity to experience the many activities that make up outdoor adventure. Students will be introduced to natural areas in the local region. In the winter, activities may include snowshoeing and cross country skiing. As spring arrives, students will canoe, sea kayak, hike, and climb. This course is an opportunity to get out each week and learn new outdoor adventure skills. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

This course is for students who want to learn how to whitewater kayak. No Previous experience is required, though participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water. Topics covered will include: a variety of strokes, basic self-rescue and safety knowledge, eddy turns, ferrying, 'river reading' and rolling the boat. This course is the same as OPRA 0123. The class will meet Wednesdays in the pool from January till March. After spring break the class will also go outside on Fridays from March until May. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.