This seasonal course covers traditional and modern equipment, techniques, and skills for increased outdoor appreciation, awareness, comfort, confidence, enjoyment, leadership, learning, proficiency, safety, travel and understanding of living in the outdoors. Course topics include: survival basics, campsite selection, communications, clothing, water, food, shelter, ropes and lashing, navigation, travel, trip planning, safety, first aid, wilderness medicine, evacuations, fire, wildfire safety and prevention, tools, flora and fauna, climate, weather and wilderness ethics. Daily activities include outdoor immersion, instructor demonstrations, group discussions, hands-on crafts, skills training, reflection, sharing, wildlife viewing, and wilderness travel.