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.
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 207 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 9th only. Field classes Jan 11-13. 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: 2487
- Instructor: Beckner, Josh
- 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 Jan 9th only. Field classes Jan 11-13. 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 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 10th only. Field trip Jan 18-20. 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 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 6524
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- 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 Jan 10th only. Field trip Jan 18-20. 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 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 5th only. Field trip Feb 15 - 17. 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 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 14181
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $332.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 5th only. Field trip Feb 15 - 17. 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 - 070 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 16th only. Field trip Jan 25 - 27. 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. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 207 - 070 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 9693
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $332.00
- Seats Available: -2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 16th only. Field trip Jan 25 - 27. 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. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 208 - 001 Avalanche-Level 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Jan 23 and Monday, February 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun Feb 1-3. 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. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche 1”) prior to Fall 2018 in order to enroll in this course. If you have not taken PRTS 2007, but have taken an Avalanche Level 1 of American Avalanche Association standards and would like to enroll, contact Nick Rushford with questions. For all questions, please contact Nick Rushford at nick.rushford@utah.edu. 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 208 - 001 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 16085
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $542.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Jan 23 and Monday, February 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun Feb 1-3. 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. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche 1”) prior to Fall 2018 in order to enroll in this course. If you have not taken PRTS 2007, but have taken an Avalanche Level 1 of American Avalanche Association standards and would like to enroll, contact Nick Rushford with questions. For all questions, please contact Nick Rushford at nick.rushford@utah.edu. 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 228 - 001 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Tuesday, March 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Field experience meets at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. March 29, 30, 31 (Fri-Sun). Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. Travel by snowshoe or foot. Living a Norwegian philosophy in the Uinta Mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 228 - 001 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns
- Class Number: 18474
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $367.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Tuesday, March 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Field experience meets at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. March 29, 30, 31 (Fri-Sun). Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. Travel by snowshoe or foot. Living a Norwegian philosophy in the Uinta Mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
Attendance at first class meeting mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Jan 8th only. Field sessions Feb 8-10 (Fri-Sun). 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 some lift access at the Brighton Resort 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
- Class Number: 9695
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $387.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Jan 8th only. Field sessions Feb 8-10 (Fri-Sun). 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 some lift access at the Brighton Resort 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 404 - 001 Mountaineering
Attendance at one of the two class meetings is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 21st. Class meets on campus on March 19 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 5-7. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 404 - 001 Mountaineering
- Class Number: 9699
- Instructor: RILEY, MIKE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at one of the two class meetings is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 21st. Class meets on campus on March 19 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 5-7. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 404 - 002 Mountaineering
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Feb 21st only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight March 1-3. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 404 - 002 Mountaineering
- Class Number: 11277
- Instructor: RILEY, MIKE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: -1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Feb 21st only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight March 1-3. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Hikes will be from 5 to 7 miles in length. Class meeting Jan 15 only. Snowshoe tours Jan 25, & Feb 1, 8, from 8:30 am - 5 pm. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
- Class Number: 6938
- Instructor: GARDNER, ERIC T
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $316.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Hikes will be from 5 to 7 miles in length. Class meeting Jan 15 only. Snowshoe tours Jan 25, & Feb 1, 8, from 8:30 am - 5 pm. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 413 - 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 11th only. Field trip Feb 22 - Feb 24. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelters, leave no trace, land management issues, and equipment/food systems appropriate for a comfortable winter backpacking experience. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 413 - 001 NR-Winter Backpacking
- Class Number: 9634
- Instructor: BARRUS, REN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $317.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Feb 11th only. Field trip Feb 22 - Feb 24. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelters, leave no trace, land management issues, and equipment/food systems appropriate for a comfortable winter backpacking experience. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 414 - 001 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Jan 31- Feb 3. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, basic ice climbing techniques, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 414 - 001 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 9636
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $512.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Jan 31- Feb 3. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, basic ice climbing techniques, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 7-10. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, basic ice climbing techniques, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 10817
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $512.00
- Seats Available: -2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 7-10. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, basic ice climbing techniques, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering
Attendance at one of the two class meetings is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 23. Class meets on campus on March 21 only. Field experience meets at 9:00 AM on Friday March 29 to March 31 at 5:00 PM. Fundamentals of ski mountaineering such as route finding, rope management, ridge climbing, and advanced ski travel skills. Requires adequate winter camping and backpacking skiing skills. Instruction will include land-management and wilderness ethics. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering
- Class Number: 14256
- Instructor: WARD, JAKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $316.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at one of the two class meetings is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 23. Class meets on campus on March 21 only. Field experience meets at 9:00 AM on Friday March 29 to March 31 at 5:00 PM. Fundamentals of ski mountaineering such as route finding, rope management, ridge climbing, and advanced ski travel skills. Requires adequate winter camping and backpacking skiing skills. Instruction will include land-management and wilderness ethics. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 416 - 001 Splitboarding
Attendance at the first classroom meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets on campus January 28th . We will be in the field February 1-3. This class is 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 416 - 001 Splitboarding
- Class Number: 9697
- Instructor: PORTER, CODY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at the first classroom meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets on campus January 28th . We will be in the field February 1-3. This class is 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 417 - 001 Ice Climbing 2 Sem
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 7 - Feb 10. Review top rope technique on vertical ice. Intro to ice lead climbing fundamentals. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 417 - 001 Ice Climbing 2 Sem
- Class Number: 10489
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $512.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drop following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets January 15 only. Field trip to Ouray, CO Feb 7 - Feb 10. Review top rope technique on vertical ice. Intro to ice lead climbing fundamentals. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. This course is available for both Novice through Advanced Skiers. Ski classes will be grouped together based on each individual's current skiing ability. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 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 18th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
- Class Number: 6357
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $632.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. This course is available for both Novice through Advanced Skiers. Ski classes will be grouped together based on each individual's current skiing ability. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 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 18th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. This course is available for both Novice through Advanced snowboarders. Snowboard classes will be grouped together based on each individual's current snowboarding ability. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective snowboarding 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 slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in this snowboarding class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 18th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 10376
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $614.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. This course is available for both Novice through Advanced snowboarders. Snowboard classes will be grouped together based on each individual's current snowboarding ability. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective snowboarding 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 slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in this snowboarding class, as they relate to recreation and other uses will be discussed. Class meets on campus Jan 18th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets February 12 only. Field trip Feb. 22-24. No camping. Backcountry 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. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
- Class Number: 3848
- Instructor: WARD, JAKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets February 12 only. Field trip Feb. 22-24. No camping. Backcountry 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. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php