PMGT 012A - Basic Outdoor Skills

    Recent Professors
    Heidi McFarland, Rick Picar
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    13–21 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PMGT 012A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces the student to skills necessary to camp and backpack using environmentally sensitive methods. Topics include equipment selection and use, wilderness medicine, navigation, planning and skills necessary for the backcountry traveler. Students have the opportunity to participate in field trips based on the current health and safety requirements at the time of the trips.
    Usually Held
    Wed 2:30pm–6:20pm, Wed 2:30pm–6:00pm, Fri 9:00am–4:00pm, Wed 2:30pm–6:05pm