PRTS1404

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Mountaineering

Parks, Recreation and Tourism HE - College of Health

Description

This class will focus on fundamental mountaineering skills such as steep snow climbing, ice axe technique, footwork, self-arrest, route finding in avalanche terrain, construction of snow anchors, relevant technical rope management skills, and winter camping. Content will be learned and applied over one classroom session and an overnight two-day field experience in a high alpine environment. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for alpine environments and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in the course.

Minimum Credits

2

Maximum Credits

2

Repeat for Credit

Yes

Number Of Repeats

2

Total Credits Allowed

4

Required Requisite(s):

006681

Semesters Typically Offered

Spring

Fee Amount

$35