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Topics: Natural History, Technical Skills
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action Guide to Animal Tracking
by Rick Curtis
Topics: Hiking
Content type: Article
OA Hiking & Backpacking
Outdoor Action offers hiking and backpacking opportunities as part of the OA Frosh Trip and Leader Training Programs as well as trip activities during the academic year.
Upcoming Trips:
Topics: Natural History
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action Guide to Nature Observation & Stalking
by Rick Curtis
Topics: Natural History
Content type: Article
Outdoor Action Animal Tracking Cards
Animal Tracking Cards
Animal Tracking Cards are a great way to learn basic track identification. Each Card shows a general type of animal showing the basic track shape, standard walking gait and some basic facts about the tracks of the animals in that family. Print up a set and take them with you on your next tracking adventure.
Topics: Natural History
Content type: Article
Contemplative Nature is a series of experiential programs, from silent nature walks to half-day outdoor retreats, designed to introduce students to the many ways in which the natural world can complement their own contemplative practices--and to gain an appreciation for how cultivating their own practice can help them develop their relationship to, and stewardship of, the living world around them.
Content type: Article
The Outdoor Action Frosh Trip is one of the Orientation Small Group Experiences. More information is available on the Path to Princeton website.
Topics: Technical Skills
Content type: Videos
smartphone. The tracking feature is useful feature where you can keep track of your activities or let others know your location.
You can start/stop tracking using the device only by holding down the tracking button (middle) until the LED flashes.
the other method is to use the Earthmate app either on for iOS or Android. The app also includes additional information such as a map display of the track, the number of points sent, time started, time sent, next time to send.
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Content type: Places
This map identifies several nature refuges spread throughout campus. Each location is distinct in what if offers, and all will serve as interesting walking destinations.
Topics: First Aid & CPR, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Technical Skills
Content type: Article
OA First Aid
Whether you want to be prepared for an emergency on campus, at home, or when traveling in the wilderness, make sure you have the proper training to safeguard yourself and others. CPR and an approved wilderness first aid course can help prepare you to handle a first aid emergency.