PE 185HA - Hiking Oregon Adventure

Physical abilities and strength to sustain 3 days of hiking in the recreation areas of Oregon. Students must be able to minimally perform the requisite physical activities and participate on a regular, daily basis for the entire length of the class period to pass the class successfully.  

Course Description: Teaches necessary skills involved in hiking.  These skills include pre-trip planning, orienteering, traveling as a group, wilderness ethics, and safety.  Course topics will also include plant, animal, and animal track identification.  We will focus on learning about and exploring the diverse flora and fauna while enjoying the beauty that the Oregon National recreation area has to offer in wilderness areas and coastal environments.  We will be camping in state or local campgrounds and hiking each day from that base camp.  You are expected to learn and share in all aspects of hiking together including plant and animal identification, map and compass lessons and Geocaching GPS activities.  We will cover basic preventative first aid, particularly hydration and foot care.  We will approach challenges as a group and involvement is critical to a safe and successful backcountry excursion. Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Plan and gather proper equipment and perform basic outdoor skills associated with hiking and camping.
• CLO#2: Develop personal wilderness ethic that will influence interaction with a unique geological and biological diversity found in the area. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#3: Collaborate as a team to achieve a common goal. Discuss importance of teamwork in aspect to safety, navigation and plant and animal track identification.
• CLO#4: Complete required hikes and camping.