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 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets August 29 only. Field trip Sept. 8-9. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 2629
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets August 29 only. Field trip Sept. 8-9. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept. 25 only. Field trip Oct 5-7. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 2630
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept. 25 only. Field trip Oct 5-7. Overnight camping at a developed campground.
PRTL 120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 17 only. Field trip Oct. 26-28. 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 120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 8787
- Instructor: HOPKINSON, JARED T
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 17 only. Field trip Oct. 26-28. 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 133 - 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. 03 only. Field trip Saturday Sep. 22 - Sunday Sep. 23.
PRTL 133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 16756
- Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $308.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 03 only. Field trip Saturday Sep. 22 - Sunday Sep. 23.
PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 12 & 26. Field trip Sept 21-23. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Intensive coverage of a subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography
- Class Number: 2631
- Instructor: PETERS, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $304.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 12 & 26. Field trip Sept 21-23. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Intensive coverage of a subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 21. Shooting in NS 001A Aug. 28 - Oct 2, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 6279
- Instructor: ORFANOS, AMANDA M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 21. Shooting in NS 001A Aug. 28 - Oct 2, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 21. Shooting In NS 001 Aug 28 - Oct 2, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 8690
- Instructor: ORFANOS, AMANDA M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 21. Shooting In NS 001 Aug 28 - Oct 2, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 16. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 23 - Dec 4, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 10923
- Instructor: ORFANOS, AMANDA M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 16. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 23 - Dec 4, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 16. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 23- Dec 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 6280
- Instructor: ORFANOS, AMANDA M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 16. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 23- Dec 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 9th. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Oct. 12, 19, & 26. No camping.
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 11790
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $241.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 9th. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Oct. 12, 19, & 26. No camping.
PRTL 220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 17 only. Field trip Sept 28-30. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.
PRTL 220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
- Class Number: 14438
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $296.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 17 only. Field trip Sept 28-30. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.
PRTL 220 - 002 NR-Autumn Backpacking
Backpacking: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets Sept. 17 only. Field trip Sept 21, 22, 23. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. This course is taught by women and created for a female perspective. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course.
PRTL 220 - 002 NR-Autumn Backpacking
- Class Number: 18115
- Instructor: GORTON, CLAIRE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $296.00
- Seats Available: 2
Backpacking: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets Sept. 17 only. Field trip Sept 21, 22, 23. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. This course is taught by women and created for a female perspective. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course.
PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct. 1 only. Field trip Oct 12-14. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 2705
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $302.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct. 1 only. Field trip Oct 12-14. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 3 only. Field trip Oct 19-21. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2636
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $300.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 3 only. Field trip Oct 19-21. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 4 only. Field trip Sept. 8, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 2704
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $249.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 4 only. Field trip Sept. 8, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.
PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 4 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 7-9. 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. No overnight camping.
PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 14573
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 4 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 7-9. 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. No overnight camping.
PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 29 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 2-4 in Moab, Utah 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 14575
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 29 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 2-4 in Moab, Utah 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 230 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 12 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 16-18, 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 230 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 14574
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 12 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 16-18, 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 10 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 14-16 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 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 11078
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 10 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 14-16 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 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 5 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 9-11 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 14441
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 5 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, November 9-11 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 280, 282, 284 below.
PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets September 17 only. Field trip to Wasatch (no overnight camping), September 21-23. Progression from Rock Level I and II courses. Intro to traditional lead climbing principles. Prior lead climbing recommended. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.
PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
- Class Number: 16861
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets September 17 only. Field trip to Wasatch (no overnight camping), September 21-23. Progression from Rock Level I and II courses. Intro to traditional lead climbing principles. Prior lead climbing recommended. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.
PRTL 233 - 001 NR- Rock IV
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 24 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 28-30. 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 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 233 - 001 NR- Rock IV
- Class Number: 14941
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 24 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, September 28-30. 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 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight camping.
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 21. Climbing Aug 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20.
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 6895
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $354.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 21. Climbing Aug 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20.
PRTL 238 - 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 23, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 29. Prerequisite: Students should have Rock I - or be able to pass a "Rockreation" top rope belay test.
PRTL 238 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb II
- Class Number: 14569
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $354.00
- Seats Available: 2
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 23, 30, Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 29. Prerequisite: Students should have Rock I - or be able to pass a "Rockreation" top rope belay test.
PRTL 241 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Day Rides
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Technical mountain biking skills for double and single track riding, emphasis on general bike repair and maintenance, safety, trail etiquette, multiple user conflict, environmental ethics, and resource management associated with mountain biking in Utah's Wasatch Range. Class meets Sept 25. Field sessions afternoon of Sept 28 and all day Sept 29. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 241 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Day Rides
- Class Number: 17825
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $224.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Technical mountain biking skills for double and single track riding, emphasis on general bike repair and maintenance, safety, trail etiquette, multiple user conflict, environmental ethics, and resource management associated with mountain biking in Utah's Wasatch Range. Class meets Sept 25. Field sessions afternoon of Sept 28 and all day Sept 29. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 4 only. Field trip Oct 19-21. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
- Class Number: 2632
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $302.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 4 only. Field trip Oct 19-21. Overnight backpacking and camping.
PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 22 only. Field trip Nov 2-4. Overnight camping, day hikes.
PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 9140
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $306.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 22 only. Field trip Nov 2-4. Overnight camping, day hikes.
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thu, Oct. 3 only. Field Trip Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7. Overnight Camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety or comforts. Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental lightweight backpacking skills.
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
- Class Number: 12922
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $332.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thu, Oct. 3 only. Field Trip Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7. Overnight Camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety or comforts. Students will demonstrate competency in fundamental lightweight backpacking skills.
PRTL 263 - 060 NR-Canyoneering
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Aug 22 and Wed, August 29 only. Field Trip Fri - Sun, August 31 to September 2. Overnight camping. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This is the first course of three. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association, Technical Canyoneering course.
PRTL 263 - 060 NR-Canyoneering
- Class Number: 8612
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $389.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Aug 22 and Wed, August 29 only. Field Trip Fri - Sun, August 31 to September 2. Overnight camping. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This is the first course of three. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association, Technical Canyoneering course.
PRTL 264 - 001 NR-Canyoneering II
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. 5 and Wed. Sept. 12 only. Field trip Fri-Sun Sept. 14-16. 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 The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association's Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course: Canyoneering III. Pre-requisite: Canyoneering I.
PRTL 264 - 001 NR-Canyoneering II
- Class Number: 12921
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $389.00
- Seats Available: 3
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. 5 and Wed. Sept. 12 only. Field trip Fri-Sun Sept. 14-16. 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 The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the American Canyoneering Association's Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course: Canyoneering III. Pre-requisite: Canyoneering I.
PRTL 266 - 001 Tourism-Yellowstone Prk
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thursday, Mondays, Aug 27th & Oct. 1st. Field trip is over Fall break and leaves campus at 7:30am Monday and returns by 9:00pm Thursday. Field trip is Oct. 8-11. Overnight lodge accommodations, transportation, and some food costs included in special fee. This course examines tourism as a major economic impact in the area, the recreation opportunity spectrum in the flagship park of the National Park System, the natural environment of Yellowstone, impacts of outdoor recreation, outdoor safety, and Leave No Trace skills.
PRTL 266 - 001 Tourism-Yellowstone Prk
- Class Number: 12923
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $619.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thursday, Mondays, Aug 27th & Oct. 1st. Field trip is over Fall break and leaves campus at 7:30am Monday and returns by 9:00pm Thursday. Field trip is Oct. 8-11. Overnight lodge accommodations, transportation, and some food costs included in special fee. This course examines tourism as a major economic impact in the area, the recreation opportunity spectrum in the flagship park of the National Park System, the natural environment of Yellowstone, impacts of outdoor recreation, outdoor safety, and Leave No Trace skills.
PRTL 282 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 22 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 26-28. 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 230, 231, 232, 233 above.
PRTL 282 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue II
- Class Number: 14945
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 22 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, October 26-28. 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 230, 231, 232, 233 above.
PRTL 284 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue III
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 29 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Moab, UT with overnight camping. An expansion of Rock Rescue II. Example: belay escapes, raises/hauling, counter balance descents, rope ascending, tandem rappel, & knot passes will be taught and practiced. Rock Rescue II is recommended as a prerequisite. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 230, 231, 232, 233 above.
PRTL 284 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue III
- Class Number: 14947
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $384.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 29 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, November 4-6 in Moab, UT with overnight camping. An expansion of Rock Rescue II. Example: belay escapes, raises/hauling, counter balance descents, rope ascending, tandem rappel, & knot passes will be taught and practiced. Rock Rescue II is recommended as a prerequisite. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 230, 231, 232, 233 above.