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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:

 

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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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.

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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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Here is all the information you need to pack for your Frosh Trip. When selecting gear for the trip, remember that you’ll be in the outdoors for five days, so you’ll want to bring only those things you need to be comfortable. Leave behind what isn’t necessary—extra stuff just adds weight. This equipment list is based on 40 years of experience running Outdoor Action Trips. If you bring ALL the gear on the list and ONLY the gear on the list, you’ll be comfortable in virtually any situation you’ll encounter on Frosh Trip.

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by Rick Curtis, Director, Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University OA Guide to Building an Outdoor Program 1. Introduction
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NOLS Field Staffing Director and senior NOLS Instructor Marco Johnson walks us through how he packs his backpack.
 

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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

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This is the general information for all students who will be participating in Outdoor Action Frosh Trip. More detailed information about your specific trip activities and an equipment list for your specific trip will be emailed to you in early August.