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Trekking Leaping Tiger GorgeEA04Lijiang, ChinaECO ADVENTURESponsorKatie FreemanPriceS$3,800Course Length7 daysDescriptionThe crisp morning temperatures are perfect for slinging on your backpackand hiking through Leaping Tiger Gorge. It’s a wild, raw wilderness of water,steep cliffs and scenery that few of the world’s “five star resort” crowd willever be privileged to see.Starting with a treasure hunt in the ancient city of Lijiang, we’ll be runningour own “amazing race” before staying at the Old Town Guesthouse. Thenext day, we’ll start our cardio-pumping 42km, 3-day hike in the gorge, whilecarrying our own personal supplies like trailblazing frontiersmen and women.Fortunately for us, however, we’ll be staying in rustic guest houses, far fromthe worn track of the world’s more “civilized” travellers. While doing so, we’llvisit a rural village school and have the opportunity to interact with localvillagers.If you love the wilderness and relish the satisfying effort of rigorous hiking,this is the course for you!Note: additional costs may be required for trekking gear (pack, boots, etc.)Post-InterimExperience:Parent’s nightCourse Difficulty:Rigorous Adventure,Students must bephysically fitObjectives• Students will appreciate nature and environmental concerns in a newenvironment.• Students will develop an appreciation for the rich cultural and dailychallenges of the Chinese in Lijiang.• Students will participate in team building and team participation.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• A physical examination and medical clearance is required.• Compliance with Student Responsibilities, as outlined in the InterimSemester course book.• Choose from a list of topics and complete pre-course research.• Attendance all group meetings; this may include some local day hikeswith a full backpack.Post-Course requirements:• Students will attend all post-course meetings.• Students will complete a final project reflecting on their experiences inTiger Leaping Gorge in Lijiang.• Students will participate in planning and presenting during InterimSemester Parent Evening.SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL interim semester HANDBOOK 15