This 2-credit course is an add-on experience for students in the Expedition Planning and Management Pod. Registration priority will be given to students in that pod, but there may be some space available for other students.
Expedition Planning and Management will introduce students to knowledge, skills, and risk assessment necessary for effective planning and management of short and extended wilderness expeditions. Course topics include goal setting and researching your own expedition, staff training, health considerations, budgeting and finance, logistics and support, transportation, lodging, energy balance and menu planning, equipment, leadership, expedition behavior, communication, safety, and risk management.