2024-2025 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    Feb 05, 2025  
2024-2025 Surry Community College Catalog
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PED - 170 Backpacking


Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1
When Offered: On Demand

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Local Prerequisite(s): None
Local Co-requisite(s): None

This course covers the proper techniques for establishing a campsite, navigating in the wilderness, and planning for an overnight trip. Topics include planning for meals, proper use of maps and compass, and packing and dressing for extended periods in the outdoors. Upon completion, students should be able to identify quality backpacking equipment, identify the principles of no-trace camping, and successfully complete a backpacking experience. *This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a pre-major/elective course.*



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