Campus Connection

A professional outdoor athlete will promote outdoor ethics while talking about his adventurous experiences in the natural world. Sam Elias will speak as part of a “Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics” awareness workshop from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the Discovery Room of the Myrick Hixon EcoPark. Admission is free. Elias has spent much of his 28 years outdoors. During childhood he participated in competitive alpine ski racing. He earned a double degree in biology and art/ceramics from the College of Idaho. Elias has participated in climbing competitions, earning second place in the 2010 Ouray Ice Climbing Competition in Colorado. The program will include training on how outdoor enthusiasts can minimize their impact on the environment. It is sponsored by the UW-L Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation Department, along with Myrick Hixon EcoPark.  If you go— Who: Professional outdoor athlete Sam Elias What: Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics program When: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Where: Discovery Room, Myrick Hixon EcoPark Admission: Free