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2011-2012 International Trips

• KNH 499 Outdoor Leadership: Peru
• EDT 499 Outdoor Leadership: New Zealand
• Honors 281/281 Outdoor Leadership: Argentina

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Course Description

Students will spend several weeks examining and discussing different outdoor leadership theories/models prior to the trip. The students will then put theory into practice on a multi-day backpacking experience along the Inca Trail over spring break. The backpack will culminate with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate the cultural diversity of Peru by exploring the city of Cuzco. Students will guide their learning experience by way of practical immersion into the Peruvian culture and environment.

Fee includes:

• All ground transportation
• All accommodation (hotels and/or hostels)
• Organized cultural activities (museums, etc.)
• Entrances fees and guides at Machu Picchu Archaeological Park
• Multi-day backpacking trip on Inca Trail
• All backcountry meals (4-5 days)
• Camping equipment (backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking equipment)
• Safety equipment (satellite phone, GPS, radios, first aid kit)
• Instructors, Peruvian guides, and/or support staff

Not Included:
Tuition costs, airfare, meals in Cuzco, tips for Peruvian guides (approx. $25-$50), required HTH supplemental insurance ($22.00), excess baggage charges, and items of a personal nature.

Course Description

Imagine yourself half-way around the globe in the most recently discovered country on Earth. Known as the adventure capital of the world, New Zealand has one third of its land mass dedicated to their national park system. This course will provide students with an opportunity to challenge and expand their traditional views of leadership and education in a diverse environment. The course is comprised of three distinct experiences: 1) examining and discussing different theories/models in the classroom prior to the trip, 2) investigating the cultural diversity of New Zealand by participating in various cultural experiences in a Maori community and 3) putting theory and core skills (human, outdoor, & educational) into practice during multi-day backpacking and sea kayaking experiences throughout New Zealand.

Fee includes:

• Both roundtrip domestic and international airfare.
• All ground transportation
• All accommodation (hotels, hostels, and holiday homes)
• 4-day Maori cultural program on North Island (includes 6 meals)
• All outdoor activities (backpacking, sea kayaking, and ice climbing)
• All backcountry huts and permits
• All backcountry meals (14 days)
• Camping equipment (backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking equipment)
• Safety equipment (satellite phone, GPS, radios, first aid kit)
• Instructors and/or support staff

Not Included:
Tuition costs, meals in cities, outdoor activities in Queenstown, required HTH supplemental insurance ($44.00); excess baggage charges; and items of a personal nature.

Course Description
This year long experience will start by constructing a base of outdoor leadership theory, backcountry skills, and cultural investigations of Argentina. Classroom skills and knowledge will then be implemented and further explored on a two-week trip to Argentina from Dec. 28, 2011 to Jan. 08, 2012. Students will participate in a multi-day backpack experience through the Patagonia region and demonstrate leadership skills learned in the fall semester.  In addition, students will investigate the cultural diversity of this Latin American country by exploring the capital city of Buenos Aires and participating in traditional meals, dance, language, and other activities. In the spring, students will utilize the outdoor leadership theories, models, and skills learned in HON 281 and implement them by planning and facilitating weekend-long, outdoor leadership experiences for other students in the Honors community.

Fee includes: All air and ground transportation in Argentina, outdoor activities, accommodations, cultural events, equipment and staff. (Does not include international airfare).

Registration Information

Each course has a limited number of participant spots available on a first-come first-served basis. The green number denotes the amount of open spots left.

Trip Name	Available spots
KNH 499: Peru Potential 2nd group	FULL
KNH 499 Outdoor Leadership: Peru	FULL
EDT 499 Outdoor Leadership: New Zealand	FULL
HON 281/282 Outdoor Leadership: Argentina	FULL
How To Register
To register, fill out a payment authorization form and return to the Outdoor Pursuit Center or email to freidlm@muohio.edu	Payment Authorization Form
Each course requires a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.