Expedition Courses

We recommend doing an extended expedition course through the Wilderness Education Association, the National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, Landmark Learning, or Base Camp Cullowhee. The curriculum content should cover the following:

1.  Decision making and problem solving
2.  Leadership
3.  Expedition behavior and group dynamics
4.  Environmental ethics
5.  Basic camping skills
6.  Nutrition and ration planning
7.  Equipment and clothing selection and use
8.  Weather
9.  Health and sanitation
10.  Travel techniques
11.  Navigation
12.  Safety and risk management
13.   Wilderness emergency procedures
14.  Natural and cultural history
15.  Specialized Travel/adventure activity
16.  Communication skills
17.  Trip planning
18.  Teaching, processing and transference.

The Wilderness Education Association Web site

NOLS

OB

Landmark Learning

Base Camp
 

An Example North Carolina Course To see more pictures click here	An Example Teton Course  - To see more pictures click here