August 7 2004 - August 15 2004
Tahoe Wilderness Institute
Location: LTCC and in the Backcountry
The Tahoe Wilderness Institute Backcountry Program is a nine-day interdisciplinary learning adventure. With wilderness as both subject and classroom, participants study geology, literature, art, mountaineering, wilderness medicine, biology, and back-country navigation. The Institute's hands-on, cooperative approach fosters a holistic understanding of our natural surroundings.

Participants must provide their own backpacking gear. TWI provides all meals. TWI is a 4.5 unit course. Fees are mandated by the State of California. Fees will be announced as registration materials become available. Call for fee schedule and registration packet.

Saturday, August 7, 2004: On-campus orientation, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 8, 2004: Instruction and pack-check, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Sunday, August 9 - 15, 7 Days in the Backcountry
    Contact: LTCC, (530) 541-4660, Ext. 525, twi@ltcc.edu
    Website: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/wildinst/