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.
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Topics: First Aid & CPR, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Technical Skills
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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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Outdoor Action Guide to Planning a Safe River Trip
by Rick Curtis
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:
Topics: Alumni, Awards & Prizes, Leaders
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These awards are given annually to seniors in the Outdoor Action Program who have made significant contributions to the program and to the lives of others at Princeton University. Thanks and congratulations to all of them from the staff at Outdoor Action and from the Friends of OA Board.
Topics: Natural History, Technical Skills
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Outdoor Action Guide to Animal Tracking
by Rick Curtis
Topics: Canoeing
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Join us in celebrating the Fall weather by canoeing on the Canal!
Located at the southern edge of campus, the D&R Canal is a perfect place for quick afternoon canoe trip. You're almost guaranteed to happen upon dozens and dozens of sunning turtles, as well as other exciting riparian wildlife.
ScheduleThursday, October 12- Deadline to sign-up.
Sunday, October 15Shift 1: meet outside Forbes at 1pm (will return by 3pm)
Shift 2: meet outside Forbes at 2pm (will return by 4pm)
Topics: Backpacking, Leader Training, Leave No Trace, Technical Skills
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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
Second Edition published by Three Rivers Press division of Random House, May 2005