Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
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
Program Coordinators
Nate Bricker & Dr. Scott Schumann
Annex C, Room 1106
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.
PRTS 1228 - 002 Yurt Camping
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 04 only. Field trip March 28-30. Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. 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.
PRTS 1228 - 002 Yurt Camping
- Class Number: 14785
- Instructor: CAMMERMEYER, TOM
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 04 only. Field trip March 28-30. Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. 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.
PRTS 1304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
Attendance at first class meeting mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Feb. 5th only. Field sessions Feb 12-14 (Wed-Fri). Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience is strongly encouraged. No camping. Course content will focus on avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack and decision-making/human factors), travel techniques (split board, alpine and telemark, route-finding, laying of a skin track, terrain selection), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. . Course includes a full day ski pass at Brighton Ski Area for instruction in side-country techniques and ethics. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in the course. 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.
PRTS 1304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
- Class Number: 15034
- Instructor: KEELING, ANNA L
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $95.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Feb. 5th only. Field sessions Feb 12-14 (Wed-Fri). Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience is strongly encouraged. No camping. Course content will focus on avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack and decision-making/human factors), travel techniques (split board, alpine and telemark, route-finding, laying of a skin track, terrain selection), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. . Course includes a full day ski pass at Brighton Ski Area for instruction in side-country techniques and ethics. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in the course. 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.
PRTS 1404 - 001 Mountaineering
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus April 1st only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 11-13. Focus on fundamental mountaineering skills such as steep snow climbing, ice axe technique, footwork, anchors, route finding in avalanche terrain, construction of snow anchors, relevant technical rope management skills and winter camping. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered. 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.
PRTS 1404 - 001 Mountaineering
- Class Number: 15039
- Instructor: DOANE, PARKER
- Instructor: LEARY, ANDREW
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $35.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus April 1st only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 11-13. Focus on fundamental mountaineering skills such as steep snow climbing, ice axe technique, footwork, anchors, route finding in avalanche terrain, construction of snow anchors, relevant technical rope management skills and winter camping. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered. 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.
PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Class meeting Jan 13 only. Snowshoe tours Feb 1, 8, 15 from 8:30am - 5 pm. 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.
PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
- Class Number: 9151
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Class meeting Jan 13 only. Snowshoe tours Feb 1, 8, 15 from 8:30am - 5 pm. 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.
PRTS 1413 - 001 NR-Winter Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Feb 18th only. Field trip Feb 28- Mar 2. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelters, local flora and fauna, folklore, use of public lands, and how to create excellent backcountry winter cuisine.
PRTS 1413 - 001 NR-Winter Backpacking
- Class Number: 14781
- Instructor: ALA, Turtle
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Feb 18th only. Field trip Feb 28- Mar 2. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelters, local flora and fauna, folklore, use of public lands, and how to create excellent backcountry winter cuisine.
PRTS 1414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 27 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 6- Feb 9. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 1414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 14787
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $220.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 27 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 6- Feb 9. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 1416 - 001 Splitboarding
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Jan 14th only. Field sessions 1.17, 1/18, 1/19. No camping. For snowboarders looking to experience the back-country via split-board. Course focuses on equipment, techniques, and knowledge needed to become a competent winter back-country traveler on a split-board. Students will be introduced to the setup and use of split-boards, the equipment and logistics of back-country touring, and avalanche safety as it relates to split-boarding. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered. 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.
PRTS 1416 - 001 Splitboarding
- Class Number: 15036
- Instructor: ROBBINS, KELLY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $35.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Jan 14th only. Field sessions 1.17, 1/18, 1/19. No camping. For snowboarders looking to experience the back-country via split-board. Course focuses on equipment, techniques, and knowledge needed to become a competent winter back-country traveler on a split-board. Students will be introduced to the setup and use of split-boards, the equipment and logistics of back-country touring, and avalanche safety as it relates to split-boarding. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered. 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.
PRTS 1417 - 002 Ice Climbing 2 Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 6- Feb 9. Review top rope technique on vertical ice. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Ice lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 1417 - 002 Ice Climbing 2 Sem
- Class Number: 17786
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $220.00
- Seats Available: 17
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 6- Feb 9. Review top rope technique on vertical ice. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Ice lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 1420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Transportation directly from Campus to Brighton will be available via UTA bus for a small fee. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective ski abilities (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), use current ski techniques, practice current risk management methods, and understand basic standards of ski resort management. These skills will be acquired through multiple days on the ski slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in this ski class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 23rd only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays (FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28). Fee includes 8 full day passes. 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.
PRTS 1420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
- Class Number: 8210
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $322.00
- Seats Available: 17
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Transportation directly from Campus to Brighton will be available via UTA bus for a small fee. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective ski abilities (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), use current ski techniques, practice current risk management methods, and understand basic standards of ski resort management. These skills will be acquired through multiple days on the ski slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in this ski class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 23rd only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays (FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28). Fee includes 8 full day passes. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Transportation directly from Campus to Brighton will be available via UTA bus for a small fee. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective snowboard abilities (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), use current snowboard techniques, practice current risk management methods, and understand basic standards of ski resort management. These skills will be acquired through multiple days on the ski slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in the ski class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 23rd only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays (FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28). Fee includes 8 full day passes. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 17342
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $322.00
- Seats Available: 20
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Transportation directly from Campus to Brighton will be available via UTA bus for a small fee. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective snowboard abilities (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), use current snowboard techniques, practice current risk management methods, and understand basic standards of ski resort management. These skills will be acquired through multiple days on the ski slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in the ski class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 23rd only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays (FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28). Fee includes 8 full day passes. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 08 only. Field trip Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26. Includes 7-Afternoon Park City lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 2929
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $322.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 08 only. Field trip Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26. Includes 7-Afternoon Park City lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 9 only. Field trip Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6,13, 20, 27. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 2930
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $322.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 9 only. Field trip Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6,13, 20, 27. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 9 only. Field trip Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6,13, 20, 27. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II
- Class Number: 2931
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $277.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 9 only. Field trip Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6,13, 20, 27. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. 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.
PRTS 1457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip Feb 15-16. No camping. Back country ski or board in mountain terrain. All day training in avalanche, mountaineering, navigation, survival and rescue for individuals interested in guiding. Backcountry ski/snowboard and avalanche experience recommended. 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.
PRTS 1457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
- Class Number: 4830
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $35.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip Feb 15-16. No camping. Back country ski or board in mountain terrain. All day training in avalanche, mountaineering, navigation, survival and rescue for individuals interested in guiding. Backcountry ski/snowboard and avalanche experience recommended. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 7th only. Field classes Jan 11-12. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 2932
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 7th only. Field classes Jan 11-12. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 22nd only. Field trip Jan 25-26. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 2933
- Instructor: ENGELHARD, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 22nd only. Field trip Jan 25-26. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 003 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14th only. Field classes Jan 18-19. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 003 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 15762
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: -2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14th only. Field classes Jan 18-19. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 050 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 7th only. Filed trip Jan 11-12. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions all 266-5341. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 050 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 15030
- Instructor: KELLY, DAVE L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 7th only. Filed trip Jan 11-12. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions all 266-5341. 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.
PRTS 2008 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 26th and March 5th. Field sessions Feb 28- March 2. Day sessions only, no camping required. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, snowboard/splitboard, or snowshoes. Class will focus on snowpack, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis (change), terrain features, safe travel, human factors and rescue scenarios. This is Level II of a two part avalanche sequence; Level 1 must be completed in year prior to 2014. Level 2 certificate of completion is provided. 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.
PRTS 2008 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 15594
- Instructor: KELLY, DAVE L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $250.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 26th and March 5th. Field sessions Feb 28- March 2. Day sessions only, no camping required. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, snowboard/splitboard, or snowshoes. Class will focus on snowpack, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis (change), terrain features, safe travel, human factors and rescue scenarios. This is Level II of a two part avalanche sequence; Level 1 must be completed in year prior to 2014. Level 2 certificate of completion is provided. 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.