The Backpacker's Field Manual
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
by Rick Curtis, Director, Princeton University Outdoor Action Program
Second Edition published by Three Rivers Press division of Random House, May 2005
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Topics: Backpacking, Leader Training, Leave No Trace, Technical Skills
Content type: Article
Topics: Backpacking, Hiking, Leader Training, Technical Skills
Content type: Article
OA Guide to Water Purification
The Backpacker's Field Manual
by Rick Curtis
published by Random House 2005
Available at Amazon.com
Topics: Alumni Speakers Series, OA Alumni, Leadership
Content type: Videos
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Outdoor Action and Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) hosted Dr. Jud Brewer '96 MD PhD for a webinar exploring the physiology of anxiety and how we can 'unlearn' millions of years of evolution to be more mindful and less stressed.
Topics: Wilderness First Aid
Content type: Videos
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Topics: Climbing
Content type: Videos
The GRIGRI is a belay device with assisted braking. The belay technique is very close to the generic technique, but has a few specifics. For a climber who is already familiar with using classic devices, it takes a little time to adjust. The technique described here is the only one that Petzl recommends.
Topics: Leadership, Leave No Trace, Sustainability
Content type: Article
Developing a Wilderness Ethic
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Content type: Places
There are a number of commercial climbing gyms in central New Jersey.
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OA Paddling Program
Outdoor Action offers a variety of paddling programs including flatwater and whitewater canoeing on the Frosh Trip, local canoeing trips in the Princeton area and kayaking training class in the pool.
Content type: Article
GPS coords of all depart and return bus locations
Topics: Resources
Content type: Article
This compilation of resources for the Outdoor Action community contains various ideas for ways to stay connected to the natural world when your usual outlets may not be available. Spending time in nature has huge positive health benefits (NatureRx) and we encourage you to take advantage of these recommendations while also adhering to the current health policies for your local region. You can begin to experience the benefits of being outdoors with