Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe by Elizabeth Andre

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01: The Call of the Wild – Outdoor Fundamentals
We often imagine “roughing it” in the great outdoors, pitting ourselves against the forces of nature and depriving ourselves of creature comforts. But it does not have to be this way. In this introductory lecture, we’ll look at some of the many benefits of spending time outside. Learn how to “smooth it,” rather than “rough it.”

02: Backpacking and Trip Planning – Outdoor Fundamentals
A backpacking trip may be a lot of fun if you plan ahead of time and bring only what you need. Learn how to stay hydrated, eat healthy, care for your skin, and protect your feet on the trail. Learn a few safety considerations when traveling in groups.

03: Canoe or Sea-Kayak Camping – Outdoor Fundamentals
Glide into the backcountry or open ocean with style! Paddling is one of the most relaxing ways to appreciate nature, however there are some risks associated with canoeing or kayaking. Learn how to navigate the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers, from dealing with waves and weather to remaining warm in cool waters.

04: Campcraft: Selecting and Organizing Gear – Outdoor Fundamentals
You don’t need to spend much time with outdoor lovers to realize it’s all about the gear. There are numerous options for outfitting your next overnight stay, ranging from high-tech creature comforts to lightweight innovations. What do you actually need? How do you strike the right balance between weight and convenience? In this practical lesson, you’ll get started on creating your gear system.

05: Clothing and Footwear for Outdoor Adventure – Outdoor Fundamentals
Explore the world of shell layers, synthetic materials, insulation, and ankle support to help you regulate your body temperature, manage moisture, and protect your skin. Professor Andre teaches you how to choose the perfect gear and footwear for your next outdoor adventure, whether it’s a multi-day snow hike or a desert car camp.

06: Basics for Wilderness Safety – Outdoor Fundamentals
Lions, tigers, and bears. Your outdoor excursion may not bring you into contact with a tiger, but there are plenty of other hazards, like snakes, stinging insects, and, yes, black bears and mountain lions. Learn what it takes to keep safe on the trail and how to stay healthy when you’re off the grid.

07: Weather Forecasting and Moon Phases – Outdoor Fundamentals
Cold and warm fronts aren’t just meteorological terms. With a little practice, you can look at cloud formations and predict if rain is on its way—and what type of storm to expect. As you explore the fascinating world of weather patterns, you’ll discover how to withstand lightning, floods, tornadoes, and other natural disasters.

08: Introduction to Navigation – Outdoor Fundamentals
Most of us are used to GPS directions and well-marked streets, so being lost in the woods may be disturbingly easy. In this lecture, use your senses—sight, sound, smell, and touch—to create mental maps of your environment. Learn how to measure time and distance on the path.

09: Navigating with Topographic Maps – Outdoor Fundamentals
Topographic maps reveal a lot about the topography, even information that are irrelevant in the civilized world. Professor Andre teaches you how to read these useful maps, and then she demonstrates how to utilize a compass in conjunction with your topographic map. With a little practice on the path or on the river, you might never be lost again.

10: Assessing and Managing Risk in the Outdoors – Outdoor Fundamentals
Risk management influences many aspects of our lives, but it is extremely important when you do not have immediate access to shelter, medical supplies, or 911. Unpack the nature and likelihood of numerous outdoor threats, as well as our own cognitive biases, to help you make better—and safer—decisions on and off the trail.

11: How Emotions Affect Your Decision Making – Outdoor Fundamentals
Life may be simpler if everyone made reasonable decisions. Unfortunately, humans are emotional beings, and we make many of our most critical decisions based on feelings rather than thoughts. Examine your emotions while playing outside to improve your decision-making abilities.

12: Selecting a Campsite and Pitching Shelter – Outdoor Fundamentals
Camping is enjoyable, as anyone who has done it on a regular basis can attest. But, to get the most of it, you’ll need to put up a decent campsite. Learn what constitutes a decent campsite and how to set up a tarp or tent to keep you dry and warm. This lecture includes a special “bonus instruction” for tying knots to fasten a tarp.

13: Outdoor Kitchen Setup and Safety – Outdoor Fundamentals
Your campsite may not have a gourmet kitchen with all the conveniences, but with a few tweaks to your cooking routine, you can prepare some delicious meals outside. Explore the best ways to set up your campground kitchen, the fundamentals of stove safety, and how to keep your hands and dishes clean.

14: Building a Campfire – Outdoor Fundamentals
One of the most delightful things in life is telling stories over a campfire, which dates back as far as humanity. However, constructing a good fire can distinguish the amateurs from the professionals at the campsite. From gathering tinder to laying a bed of coals, learn how to build a decent fire in the wilderness.

15: Safe Drinking Water in the Wilderness – Outdoor Fundamentals
If you spend more than a day in the backcountry, you’ll need to purify your water. Make it safe to drink by removing silt, bacteria, and other microbes that could make you sick. Consider your various options for filtering or purifying water, including boiling and chemical treatments, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each.

16: Outdoor Menu Planning and Cooking – Outdoor Fundamentals
Humans have survived for millennia without refrigeration, but enjoying a delicious dinner on the trail necessitates a few adaptations to our modern lifestyle. You’ll want to consider your daily calorie requirements, the weight of your equipment, and the taste of your food. Examine the various possibilities for your next outdoor adventure.

17: Minimizing Your Impact on the Wilderness – Outdoor Fundamentals
Nothing ruins an outdoor excursion faster than stumbling onto a disorganized campsite or a vandalized forest. Minimizing your effect in the backcountry is part of an unwritten rule of civility for enjoying the outdoors. Learn the fundamental principles of wilderness stewardship.

18: Hygiene on a Camping Trip – Outdoor Fundamentals
Germs thrive in the environment just as much as they do in civilization, but staying clean can be difficult without flowing hot water. From shoes to camp soap to disposable wipes, learn what gear you can pack and how to prevent illness transmission. Your body and campmates will thank you.

19: Wilderness First Aid: Handling Emergencies – Outdoor Fundamentals
It’s a good idea for everyone to know the basics of wilderness first aid. The “wait-and-see” approach we could employ in the front country could prove fatal in the backcountry. This is the first of two lectures on first aid for the “big three”: the circulatory, respiratory, and neurological systems.

20: Wilderness First Aid: Nonemergency Care – Outdoor Fundamentals
Expand your knowledge of outdoor first aid by looking beyond the “big three” life-threatening issues. Learn how to construct a splint for an injured limb, how to manage an open wound, what to do about burns, and more. Learn some rules for when to hike out and when to ask for assistance.

21: Navigating with a Compass – Outdoor Fundamentals
A compass is one of the most important instruments on a trip, but only if you understand how to use it. Learn how to use a compass to find your bearings and navigate off path or over open water. Then, accompany Professor Andre to the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota to hone your navigational skills.

22: What to Do When You’re Lost – Outdoor Fundamentals
Getting lost is one of the simplest things to accomplish in the bush. Perhaps you deviate from the track to gather firewood, or you stop paying attention to your map and compass. Whatever the reason, you’re lost. What should you do? Continue moving? Call for assistance? Build a shelter? Learn the do’s and don’ts in this informative presentation.

23: Maintaining and Repairing Your Gear – Outdoor Fundamentals
The appropriate gear makes all the difference in the wilderness, but only if you keep it in good condition between trips. Even the most dedicated outdoor enthusiasts may forget to wash their sleeping bags or shake out their tents after a long day in the wilderness. Professor Andre provides a summary of typical gear ailments and how to avoid them.

24: Connecting to the Wild within You – Outdoor Fundamentals
Preparation and caution are essential when traveling into the wilderness, but your outdoor experience entails more than just following a checklist and staying hydrated. Whether on sea or land, stepping outside can be breathtaking, as this final lecture demonstrates. Now, prepare for your own next adventure!

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Re-discover the wonderful outdoors with helpful tips and ideas for your next expedition.

About Instructor of Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Elizabeth K Andre
The great outdoors can appeal to everybody. You only need the know-how to recreate responsibly and securely.

Elizabeth Andre is an Associate Professor of Nature and Culture in the Outdoor Education Department at Northland College, an environmental liberal arts college located on Lake Superior’s South Shore. She received her MA in Outdoor Education from Griffith University in Australia, and her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in Science and Environmental Education from the University of Minnesota. She was president of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) for one year of her four-year tenure on its board. She is also an associate editor for the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership.

Elizabeth Andre has conducted over 2,000 days of wilderness excursions, field courses, and outdoor training, including backpacking, mountaineering, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, ski touring, and dogsledding. Before joining Northland, she taught field courses for Outward Bound in Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Maryland, Canada, Costa Rica, the Austrian and Italian Alps, and the Wild Rockies Field Institute in Utah and Texas. She also worked on a technical rescue team in the White Mountains of Maine.

Elizabeth Andree is a level-4 whitewater canoe instructor for the American Canoe Association who regularly competes in the Open Canoe Slalom North American Championships, where she has won medals in both solo and tandem events. As a consultant for the Outdoor Safety Institute, she conducts safety inspections of summer camp paddling programs and acts as an expert witness in paddling and river-related lawsuits.

Elizabeth Andre collaborated for two years with National Geographic adventurer Will Steger to organize and carry out a three-month dogsled expedition across Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic in 2007 to raise climate change awareness. She created a curriculum to assist the expedition and joined the crew as the education coordinator, giving daily updates from the ice to students all across the world. Dr. Andre created new curricula to accompany Steger’s 2008 journey to Ellesmere Island, Steger’s 2009 youth delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, and National Geographic explorer Jon Bowermaster’s Antarctic expedition for his OCEANS 8 project.

Elizabeth Andre has received the Northland College faculty award for teaching and has been a keynote speaker at a number of conferences, including the Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium, the Jewish Outdoor, Food, Farming, and Environmental Education gathering, the Midwest Environmental Education Conference, the AORE Women’s Leadership and Mentor Institute, and the Student Outdoor Educators Conference. She has also contributed several chapters to textbooks on outdoor education and environmental philosophy.

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