Directed by The Great Courses

Elizabeth K. Andre

Transform your next outdoor adventure from "roughing it" in the great outdoors to "smoothing it" in the natural world. Taught by Professor Elizabeth K. Andre of Northland College, these 24 insightful episodes will give you the practical skills you need to set off for the water or the woods

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

The Call of the Wild

Episode 2

Backpacking and Trip Planning

Episode 3

Canoe or Sea-Kayak Camping

Episode 4

Campcraft: Selecting and Organizing Gear

Episode 5

Clothing and Footwear for Outdoor Adventure

Episode 6

Basics for Wilderness Safety

Episode 7

Weather Forecasting and Moon Phases

Episode 8

Introduction to Navigation

Episode 9

Navigating with Topographic Maps

Episode 10

Assessing and Managing Risk in the Outdoors

Episode 11

How Emotions Affect Your Decision Making

Episode 12

Selecting a Campsite and Pitching Shelter

Episode 13

Outdoor Kitchen Setup and Safety

Episode 14

Building a Campfire

Episode 15

Safe Drinking Water in the Wilderness

Episode 16

Outdoor Menu Planning and Cooking

Episode 17

Minimizing Your Impact on the Wilderness

Episode 18

Hygiene on a Camping Trip

Episode 19

Wilderness First Aid: Handling Emergencies

Episode 20

Wilderness First Aid: Nonemergency Care

Episode 21

What to Do When You're Lost

Episode 22

Navigating with a Compass

Episode 23

Maintaining and Repairing Your Gear

Episode 24

Connecting to the Wild within You