FIT 119: Outdoor Skills

This course provides instruction in knowledge, skill, and application of outdoor pursuits. Students will learn about proper equipment, navigation, fire building,trip planning, hiking and snowshoeing as the weather permits. This course is conducted in a variety of weather conditions and visits parks surrounding the Grand Valley State University campus.

This class meets outside most days.  This class also utilizes many local parks to meet during scheduled class times, which means this class may be best suited for students who have their own transportation.   

This class is held in the fall semester.