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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
Topics: Hiking
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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:

 

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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.

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This is a partial compilation of the popular songs and games from OA trips.  This can be a resource to anyone looking to lighten thte mood during group outdoor adventures!

Happy trails!

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With regular maintenance, your liquid fuel stove's pump will last for many years. This video describes basic maintenance procedures for all MSR liquid fuel stove pumps, including those used with the Dragonfly stove, manufactured in all years. It includes basic troubleshooting and repairs for problems such as fuel leaks, low pressure and reduced fuel flow. For more information on maintenance and operation, download the complete manual for your stove from msrgear.com.

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Leading a group on a backcountry trip requires extensive training in wilderness camping skills. The Technical Skills component is designed to teach the outdoor skills necessary to lead multi-day trips in the backcountry. Topics covered include route planning, navigation, outdoor cooking, and campsite selection and set-up.

Topics: Leader Training
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OA Leader Training Schedule - Check out the current schedule of when these trainings will be held. Sign up at the OA TripStore Becoming an Outdoor Action Leader
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OA Guide to Water Purification The Backpacker's Field Manual

by Rick Curtis

published by Random House 2005

 

Available at Amazon.com

Topics: Sustainability
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The Outdoor Action Frosh Trip program is a Princeton University orientation program that gives incoming freshmen the opportunity to start college on a multi-day backpacking trip with their future friends and peers. Outdoor Action has always been aware of its unique opportunity to influence Princeton’s students, since it is responsible for giving more than half of each incoming class one of its first Princeton experiences. For this reason, Outdoor Action provides an ideal situation not only for students to make friends and start settling into college, but also to discuss issues that will...

Topics: Climbing
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