A group of 10 incoming first-year University of Miami students recently went on a four-day backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains, led by two student facilitators. The expedition was part of the University's Outdoor Adventures program, which introduces students to open-air activities throughout the year. The students used skills to adapt to their environment, just as they would in college. During the trip, the participants experienced tough hikes, camped out, crossed rivers, and relied only on the food they carried in their backpacks.