Course Content

Lecture 1	Welcome, and what did you get yourself into? Course outline Ice breakers Slide presentation of what to expect Backpacking Student presentation assignment Preliminary travel logistics
Lecture 2	Physiology of hiking Anatomy of hiking Backpacking safety—avoiding injury Dealing with trail injury Natural encounters
Lecture 3	Journaling Photography Student presentations Wrap-up and logistics
April 19:	Local day hike in the Rothrock State Forest
May 17:	Arrival at Bethel, Maine, by 4:00 p.m.
May 18:	Transportation to trailhead; hike into the White Mountain National Forest
May 19:	Hike in the White Mountain National Forest
May 20:	Hike in the White Mountain National Forest
May 21:	Hike in the White Mountain National Forest
May 22:	Canoeing and kayaking on the Androscoggin River; back to Bethel
May 23:	Final debriefing; departure after brunch

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