Wilderness Skills Course Testimonial

"I decided to take this module after missing most of last summer due injury, and feeling the need for a bit of a tune-up. The course was absolutely terrific and far exceeded my expectations and has to be invaluable for those new to the outdoors. The 60 page manual was a welcome surprise as were the multiple hands-on lecture segments with additional handouts; from the weather, LNT to the interesting backpacking gear demo from Alpine Experience.

I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm of Olympia members to assist students, this was evident on lecture nights as well as at the Outdoor Workshop last Saturday. I enjoyed the day with group 4 leaders, and picked up many useful tips from food prep, repair kits to fire starting methods; along with being startled to realize the current declination of my compass was off by a few degrees. I'm now looking forward to signing up for a hike in the near future to complete the course.

I understand Jim French put together the Wilderness Skills Module and would be happy if you would convey my thanks to him for his simply outstanding efforts, and also to the Instructors who gave up their free time to assist and share their considerable knowledge and skills."

- 2007 Olympia Wilderness Skills student

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