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. Nate Furman
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 U-EXPLORE CLASS. Follow this link for photographs of the U-EXPLORE outdoor adventure courses: www.nrluutah.smugmug.com.

PRTS 207 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 15 only. Field classes Dec 7 - 9. 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/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 207 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1

  • Class Number: 12408
  • Instructor: Beckner, Josh
  • Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $332.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 15 only. Field classes Dec 7 - 9. 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/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 26 only. Field program is held on Nov 30 -Dec 1, 2 in Uinta Mountains. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack

  • Class Number: 8703
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $317.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 26 only. Field program is held on Nov 30 -Dec 1, 2 in Uinta Mountains. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 450 - 001 NR-Ski Teaching-Beg


This course is designed for students that know how to ski and who are interested in learning to teach skiing at a professional level. The course will cover strategies, theories, lifestyles and other topics related to skiing. Students will learn about building trust, assessing skills and emotions, setting goals, designing lesson plans and creating a safe and fun atmosphere for others on snow. During the first part of the fall semester, classes will be held at the U of U. During the second half of the semester, classes will meet at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon (see date range below). Students will need to provide their own transportation to the Brighton Resort. Classroom meetings in 2018: Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2. Field/on-snow sessions at Brighton Ski Resort: Nov 10, 11, 17, 18, Dec 1 & 2. All field sessions will take place at Brighton Resort. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 450 - 001 NR-Ski Teaching-Beg

  • Class Number: 15233
  • Instructor: Novak, Bill
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $369.00
  • Seats Available: 1

This course is designed for students that know how to ski and who are interested in learning to teach skiing at a professional level. The course will cover strategies, theories, lifestyles and other topics related to skiing. Students will learn about building trust, assessing skills and emotions, setting goals, designing lesson plans and creating a safe and fun atmosphere for others on snow. During the first part of the fall semester, classes will be held at the U of U. During the second half of the semester, classes will meet at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon (see date range below). Students will need to provide their own transportation to the Brighton Resort. Classroom meetings in 2018: Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2. Field/on-snow sessions at Brighton Ski Resort: Nov 10, 11, 17, 18, Dec 1 & 2. All field sessions will take place at Brighton Resort. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php