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Taken with permission from The Backpacker's Field Manual by Rick Curtis published by Random House

This material is taken from Chapter 9 - First Aid & Emergency Care from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. 

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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.

Topics: Canoeing, Kayaking
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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.

 

 

Topics: Canoeing, Kayaking
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Outdoor Action Guide to Planning a Safe River Trip by Rick Curtis
Topics: Climbing
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Rock Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. The material contained in this article may not be the most current.

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by Rick Curtis, Director, Outdoor Action Program
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This job resource guide was originally published in 1998. It is made available to the Internet community as a historical archive and is not actively maintained. We are not able to provide personal job counseling so please do not send mail asking for specific leads to positions. Thank you.

Topics: Sustainability
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Outdoor Action's Commitment to Sustainability
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by Rick Curtis, Director, Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University OA Guide to Building an Outdoor Program 1. Introduction
Topics: Alumni, Alumni Trips
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Outdoor Action & Princeton Journeys Alumni Trips Outdoor Action and the Princeton Journeys Office collaborate to offer active travelers opportunties to travel to some of the world's most spectacular adventure locations. Trekking Mont Blanc: A three country hike July 23 – August 2, 2018