Lyle
01-23-2013, 10:39
Well, I thought there used to be a forum for non-hiking related discussion, but couldn't find any such beast. I decided that this could pertain in some ways to hiking, so will post it here.
I just recently took the plunge into "The Great Courses".
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/greatcourses.aspx?ai=73051&cm_mmc=brand-_-G.B%20Great%20Courses-_-Gen-_-the%20great%20courses&gclid=COzlwMvW_rQC***7Mgod_mcAsQ
This company offers college courses in all kinds of fields. Leading University Professors from around the country do the lectures. Right now, they have many of their courses on sale for 80% off the normal price. Sale ends the end of Feb.
I just started the "Secrets of Mental Math" course - ASTOUNDING so far. I also have a course on Western Civilization and one on Astronomy ordered. Kinda like going back to college without the extreme cost or pressure of grades. These, obviously, are non-credit courses - for personal enrichment.
Figure they will take the place on inane TV time.
How is this hiking related? Well they offer courses on The Night Sky, Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Health and Fitness, Anatomy and Physiology, etc.
I just recently took the plunge into "The Great Courses".
http://www.thegreatcourses.com/greatcourses.aspx?ai=73051&cm_mmc=brand-_-G.B%20Great%20Courses-_-Gen-_-the%20great%20courses&gclid=COzlwMvW_rQC***7Mgod_mcAsQ
This company offers college courses in all kinds of fields. Leading University Professors from around the country do the lectures. Right now, they have many of their courses on sale for 80% off the normal price. Sale ends the end of Feb.
I just started the "Secrets of Mental Math" course - ASTOUNDING so far. I also have a course on Western Civilization and one on Astronomy ordered. Kinda like going back to college without the extreme cost or pressure of grades. These, obviously, are non-credit courses - for personal enrichment.
Figure they will take the place on inane TV time.
How is this hiking related? Well they offer courses on The Night Sky, Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Health and Fitness, Anatomy and Physiology, etc.