Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Dr. Betsy Cook
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
NRL Program Coordinator
John Cederquist, Nate Bricker
Annex C, Room 1085
Liaison, N.O.L.S.
Kirk Nichols
Annex C, Room 1107
Departmental Notes
For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENTS ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING FOR ALL 1120 THROUGH 2015 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS. Follow this link for photographs of the Natural Resources Learning outdoor adventure courses: www.nrluutah.smugmug.com.
Attention: Classroom assignments may change between the time you
register and when classes begin. Please check your class schedule for the latest classroom location
information before attending class.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed. August 31 only. Field trip Sept. 10 - 11. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1486
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed. August 31 only. Field trip Sept. 10 - 11. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 27 only. Field trip Oct 7-9. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 2222
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 27 only. Field trip Oct 7-9. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 19 only. Field trip Oct. 28-30. Overnight camping at a developed campground. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 9395
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 22
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 19 only. Field trip Oct. 28-30. Overnight camping at a developed campground. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 19 only. Field trip Friday Oct. 21 - Sunday Oct. 23. Class and field trip meets at the Murray Campus at 5282 South and 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 801-266-5341.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 7718
- Instructor: ROTHWELL, DYLAN P
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $34.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 19 only. Field trip Friday Oct. 21 - Sunday Oct. 23. Class and field trip meets at the Murray Campus at 5282 South and 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 801-266-5341.
PRTL 1150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 14 & 28. Field trip Sept 23 - 25. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography
- Class Number: 1495
- Instructor: JOHNSON, NATALIE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 14 & 28. Field trip Sept 23 - 25. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23. Shooting in NS 001 Aug 30- Oct 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1496
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23. Shooting in NS 001 Aug 30- Oct 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23. Shooting In NS 001 Aug 30 - Oct 4, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 9290
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23. Shooting In NS 001 Aug 30 - Oct 4, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001 Oct 25 - Dec 6, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 11079
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001 Oct 25 - Dec 6, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001 Oct 25 - Dec 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2232
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001 Oct 25 - Dec 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug. 29 from 1:00-3:00pm. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Sept. 16, 23, & 30. No camping.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 12748
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $12.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug. 29 from 1:00-3:00pm. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Sept. 16, 23, & 30. No camping.
PRTL 1220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31 only. Field trip Sept 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.
PRTL 1220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
- Class Number: 16336
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31 only. Field trip Sept 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 26 only. Field trip Oct 7-9. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 2484
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $28.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 26 only. Field trip Oct 7-9. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 4 only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2629
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $26.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 4 only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 6 only. Field trip Sep 10, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 2486
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $14.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 6 only. Field trip Sep 10, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 6 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 9-11. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 16508
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 15
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 6 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 9-11. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 31 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Red rocks, NV with overnight camping. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 16510
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 17
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 31 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Red rocks, NV with overnight camping. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1230 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 14 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 18-20, in Moab, UT with overnight camping. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1230 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 16509
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 14 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 18-20, in Moab, UT with overnight camping. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 12 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 16-18 in surrounding SLC area. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 11730
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 12 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 16-18 in surrounding SLC area. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 7 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 11-13 in St. George, UT with overnight camping. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. . Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 16340
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 25
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 7 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 11-13 in St. George, UT with overnight camping. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. . Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below.
PRTL 1233 - 001 NR- Rock IV
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 26 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 30- October 2. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Progression from the Rock Level 1, 2 & 3 courses. An introduction to multi-pitch climbing fundamentals and top site considerations will be taught and practiced. Prior lead climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1233 - 001 NR- Rock IV
- Class Number: 16936
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $110.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 26 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 30- October 2. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Progression from the Rock Level 1, 2 & 3 courses. An introduction to multi-pitch climbing fundamentals and top site considerations will be taught and practiced. Prior lead climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E 3900 S, SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 23. Climbing Aug 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 7350
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E 3900 S, SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 23. Climbing Aug 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22.
PRTL 1237 - 002 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E 3900 S, SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 22, Dec 1st .
PRTL 1237 - 002 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 7849
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E 3900 S, SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 22, Dec 1st .
PRTL 1238 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Class meets Aug 24. Climbing Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23. Prerequisite: Students should have Rock I - or be able to pass a "Rockreation" top rope belay test. An $80 check made payable to PRT will be required at the first class meeting to cover gym time, and equipment use.
PRTL 1238 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb II
- Class Number: 16506
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: -1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Class meets Aug 24. Climbing Aug 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23. Prerequisite: Students should have Rock I - or be able to pass a "Rockreation" top rope belay test. An $80 check made payable to PRT will be required at the first class meeting to cover gym time, and equipment use.
PRTL 1240 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Plateaus
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 6 only. Field trip Sept. 16-18. Overnight camping, desert mountain biking.
PRTL 1240 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Plateaus
- Class Number: 16342
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 13
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 6 only. Field trip Sept. 16-18. Overnight camping, desert mountain biking.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct.5 only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
- Class Number: 1501
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $28.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct.5 only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 24 only. Field trip Nov 4-6. Overnight camping, day hikes.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 1500
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 24 only. Field trip Nov 4-6. Overnight camping, day hikes.
PRTL 1262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thu, Sept. 8 only. Field trip Fri-Sen, Sept 16-18. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and only trading minimal comforts. Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental lightweight backpacking skills. A special fee will be assessed at the first class meeting.
PRTL 1262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
- Class Number: 13929
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $58.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thu, Sept. 8 only. Field trip Fri-Sen, Sept 16-18. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and only trading minimal comforts. Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental lightweight backpacking skills. A special fee will be assessed at the first class meeting.
PRTL 1263 - 060 Canyoneering I: Techncl
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Aug 31 and Wed, September 7 only. Field Trip Fri - Sun, Sept 9-11. Overnight camping. This class will teach rppelling and other related technical skills. This is the first course of three to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational canyon Leader and Professional Canyon Guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association, Technical Canyoneering course. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1263 - 060 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 9211
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $65.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Aug 31 and Wed, September 7 only. Field Trip Fri - Sun, Sept 9-11. Overnight camping. This class will teach rppelling and other related technical skills. This is the first course of three to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational canyon Leader and Professional Canyon Guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association, Technical Canyoneering course. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.
PRTL 1264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Wed, Sept. 21 and Wed. Sept. 28 only. File trip Fri-Sun October 7-9. Overnight Camping. This course covers advanced skills such as ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Canyon guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the ACA's Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course: Canyoneering - Self Rescue.
PRTL 1264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
- Class Number: 13931
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $65.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Wed, Sept. 21 and Wed. Sept. 28 only. File trip Fri-Sun October 7-9. Overnight Camping. This course covers advanced skills such as ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Canyon guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the ACA's Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course: Canyoneering - Self Rescue.
PRTL 1266 - 001 Tourism-Yellowstone Prk
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thursday, Aug 25 only. Field trip leaves campus at 8am Fri. and returns by 9pm Mon., Labor Day Holiday Sept 2-5. Overnight lodge accommodations. Examines tourism as a major economic engine, the recreation opportunity spectrum in the flagship park of the NPS system, competency in fundamental camping skills, hiking skills, outdoor cooking, travel techniques, Leave No Trace skills, and associated safety skills. Special fees for transportation, meals, camp fees etc. will be assessed at the first class meeting. A special fee of approximately $300 will be assessed at the first class meeting to cover all transportation, meals, and lodging fees.
PRTL 1266 - 001 Tourism-Yellowstone Prk
- Class Number: 13932
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thursday, Aug 25 only. Field trip leaves campus at 8am Fri. and returns by 9pm Mon., Labor Day Holiday Sept 2-5. Overnight lodge accommodations. Examines tourism as a major economic engine, the recreation opportunity spectrum in the flagship park of the NPS system, competency in fundamental camping skills, hiking skills, outdoor cooking, travel techniques, Leave No Trace skills, and associated safety skills. Special fees for transportation, meals, camp fees etc. will be assessed at the first class meeting. A special fee of approximately $300 will be assessed at the first class meeting to cover all transportation, meals, and lodging fees.
PRTL 1280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 18 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 21-23. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.
PRTL 1280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
- Class Number: 16938
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $110.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 18 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 21-23. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.
PRTL 1282 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 24 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 28-30. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self rescue in a top managed setting. Example: belaying from above, lowering, raises/hauling & releasable rappels will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.
PRTL 1282 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue II
- Class Number: 16940
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $110.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 24 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 28-30. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self rescue in a top managed setting. Example: belaying from above, lowering, raises/hauling & releasable rappels will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.
PRTL 1284 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue III
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 31 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Moab, UT with overnight camping. An expansion of Vertical Self Rescue Top 1. Example: belay escapes, raises/hauling, counter balance descents, rope ascending, tandem rappel, & knot passes will be taught and practiced. Vertical Self Rescue Top 1 is recommended as a prerequisite. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.
PRTL 1284 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue III
- Class Number: 16942
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $110.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 31 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Moab, UT with overnight camping. An expansion of Vertical Self Rescue Top 1. Example: belay escapes, raises/hauling, counter balance descents, rope ascending, tandem rappel, & knot passes will be taught and practiced. Vertical Self Rescue Top 1 is recommended as a prerequisite. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above.