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Pathways to Adventure
Pathways to Adventure is a select bundle of course offerings comprised of lower-level adventure skills courses that allow students to build up their skills and experience.
Combining these courses with field experience will allow students to meet the entrance requirements for the Adventure Guide Certificate.
Explore the many pathways the Adventure Studies Department has to offer and make connections in the adventure community. Start your pathway and join the next generation of Adventure Guides at TRU. This is the ideal pathway for you if you…
- Are a high school student in Kamloops, BC.
- Do not meet the minimum age requirement (19) for the Adventure Guide Certificate.
- Are a current TRU student interested in an introduction to adventure sports and outdoor leadership.
- Wish to transfer credit earned into further Diploma or Degree studies.
Dual Credit Option for SD 73 Students
High school students in School District 73 have the exciting opportunity to enroll in Pathways to Adventure skills courses while still completing their secondary education. Grade 12 students can receive funding for 1 course per semester up to 4 credits, equivalent to two skills courses. These credits can also be applied as electives toward the Adventure Guide Certificate at TRU.
If you're interested, connect with your school guidance counselor to learn more about the application process and take the first step toward your career in adventure!
Course Structure and Delivery
Students can take six field courses to help prepare them for the Adventure Guide Certificate. Students can also take selected elective courses as they work towards their Bachelor of Tourism Management degree. Up to six credits from the Pathways courses can be transferred into the Adventure Guide Certificate.
For each semester (fall and winter), courses would be in three-hour blocks one day a week for 10 weeks. These blocks would be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. during the school week. Each class would have one full day/overnight excursion, likely on a weekend.
Field Courses
- ADVG 1302 Outdoor Travel Skills (2 credits)
- ADVG 1330 Backpacking (2 credits)
- ADVG 1340 Introduction to Paddle Sports (2 credits)
- ADVG 1350 Canoe Skills (2 credits)
- ADVG 1370 Whitewater Kayaking Skills (2 credits)
- ADVG 1380 Rock Climbing Skills 1 (2 credits)
Courses subject to availability.
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of wilderness travel and is an introduction to the organization of wilderness trips. Course content includes theory related to clothing and equipment selection, basic navigation concepts, environmental issues, route plans and trip planning.
ADVG 1330 Backpacking
This course is an introduction to multi-day wilderness travel both on and off trail. Personal and group preparation and hiking skills are foundational for a successful wilderness travel outing. Course content includes introductory equipment selection for multi-day trips, food selection and preparation, route selection, pre-trip planning, introductory group management, and minimum impact travel and camping best practices.
ADVG 1340 Introduction to Paddle Sports
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of paddle sports including: river kayaking, flat-water canoeing, kayak touring and sea kayaking. Course content includes theory related to equipment selection, basic stokes and maneuvers, self and assisted rescue, paddling communication and hazard recognition and safety.
ADVG 1350 Canoe Skills
This course is an introduction to flatwater canoe skills and serves as a foundation upon which further canoe skills may be built. Topics include an introduction and history of the canoe, canoe parts, paddle parts, basic canoe strokes and maneuvers, basic canoe rescue, and planning for a day-tripping canoe outing.
ADVG 1370 Whitewater Kayaking Skills
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of whitewater kayaking. This course will take place in a pool, flat-water and moving water environments. Course content includes theory related to equipment selection, basic stokes and maneuvers, self and assisted rescue, paddling communication and hazard recognition and safety.
ADVG 1380 Rock Climbing Skills 1
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of rock climbing. Course content includes theory related to equipment selection, basic movement on rock skills, introduction to knots and hitches, climbing communication and hazard recognition and safety.
