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MICHIGAN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMESTER

What is MOLS?
Michigan Outdoor Leadership Semester – MOLS is a semester long clinic series offered by the Department of Recreational Sports through Outdoor Adventures.   MOLS clinics will provide participants with the opportunity to learn wilderness skills and gain confidence in leadership situations. Each clinic teaches the fundamentals of safe and efficient “leave no trace” travel and camping skills, technical outdoor skills, and offers the experience to receive instruction in a hands on instructional workshop setting.  These clinics are designed to be an introduction to outdoor skills for those wishing to gain experience in outdoor recreation.

MOLS Overview

OA 101
For those looking to acquire skills and experience in outdoor pursuits.
OA 201
For those individuals looking to practice and expand existing skills, build their backcountry resume, and be evaluated.
OA 301
For those who have the desired skills, and would like to test out of the clinics, and would like to lead trips for Outdoor Adventures.

WINTER CLINICS

Date Time Clinic Name (pdf) Comments
Jan. 10 5 pm to 8 pm Backpacking 101  
Jan. 17 5 pm to 8 pm Backcountry Cooking with Julia Child  
Jan. 24 5 pm to 8 pm Site and Risk Management  
Jan. 31 5 pm to 8 pm Indoor Ropes at M Rock  
Feb. 7 5 pm to 8 pm Scorch and Off  
Feb. 21 5 pm to 8 pm How to Address the Behavior of the Human Herd  
Mar. 6 5 pm to 8 pm Lipsmacking Backpacking  
Mar. 13 5 pm to 8 pm Bike Maintenance/Trail Riding  
Mar. 20 5 pm to 8 pm Wilderness Medicine  
Mar. 27 5 pm to 8 pm Introduction to Adventure Racing  
Apr. 10 5 pm to 8 pm Landmark Navigation  
Apr. 17 5 pm to 8 pm Under Cover  
Apr. 24 5 pm to 8 pm All Tied Up  

Did you know that the M-Rock will be open for climbing during the spring and summer?
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Planning a backpacking trip or a BBQ? The Rental Center has everything you need!
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Need to brush up on your climbing skills over the summer? M-Rock offers several classes.
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