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 7th only. Field classes Jan 10-12. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. 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: 2329
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $343.00
- Seats Available: -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 10-12. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. 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 8th only. Field trip Jan 17 - 19. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 6125
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $343.00
- Seats Available: -1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 8th only. Field trip Jan 17 - 19. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 003 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 classes Jan 31 – Feb 2. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 003 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 17384
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $343.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 22nd only. Field classes Jan 31 – Feb 2. No camping required. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No camping required. Class meets January 28th from 6-9pm. Field session takes place on February 7-9. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 12648
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $343.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No camping required. Class meets January 28th from 6-9pm. Field session takes place on February 7-9. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 006 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping required. Class meets February 19th from 6-9pm. Field session takes place on February 28-March 1. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreation Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1456, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008; Avalanche Level 2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php or contact the Registrar’s Office at (801) 581-8969.
PRTS 207 - 006 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 19006
- Instructor: Snavely, Zachary
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $387.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping required. Class meets February 19th from 6-9pm. Field session takes place on February 28-March 1. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreation Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1456, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008; Avalanche Level 2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php or contact the Registrar’s Office at (801) 581-8969.
PRTS 207 - 070 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No camping required. Class meets Jan 15th from 6pm to 9pm. Field Session takes place on January 24-26. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.php .
PRTS 207 - 070 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 9024
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $343.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No camping required. Class meets Jan 15th from 6pm to 9pm. Field Session takes place on January 24-26. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. Students will earn a certificate of completion. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch; PRTS 1457, Backcountry Ski Guide; PRTS 2008, Avalanche-Level2; and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneiou.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 Thursday, Jan 9 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun, Jan 17 – Jan 19. 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 leadership iwthin recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche1”) prior to fall 2019 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 Nate Furman with questions. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 Certificate of completion. For all questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@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: 13820
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $553.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Thursday, Jan 9 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun, Jan 17 – Jan 19. 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 leadership iwthin recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche1”) prior to fall 2019 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 Nate Furman with questions. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 Certificate of completion. For all questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@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 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, 05 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun, Feb 14 - Feb 16. 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 leadership iwthin recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche 1”) prior to fall 2019 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 Nate Furman with questions. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 Certificate of completion. For all questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop/php or contact teh Registrar’s Office at (801) 581.8969.
PRTS 208 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 17388
- Instructor: Beckner, Josh
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $553.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, 05 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Field sessions Fri-Sun, Feb 14 - Feb 16. 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 leadership iwthin recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 (“Avalanche 1”) prior to fall 2019 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 Nate Furman with questions. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 Certificate of completion. For all questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop/php or contact teh Registrar’s Office at (801) 581.8969.
PRTS 209 - 001 Avalanche Rescue
PRTS 209 - 001 Avalanche Rescue
- Class Number: 18397
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $279.00
- Seats Available: 0
PRTS 209 - 002 Avalanche Rescue
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 17th. No camping. This class covers the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses, including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, and (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. 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 209 - 002 Avalanche Rescue
- Class Number: 18396
- Instructor: Beckner, Josh
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $279.00
- 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 17th. No camping. This class covers the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses, including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, and (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. 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 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Field experience meets at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. March 27 - 29 (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: 15517
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $378.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Tuesday, March 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Field experience meets at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. March 27 - 29 (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 29th only. Field sessions Feb 7-9 (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: 9026
- Instructor: STAUSS, JACK
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $398.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus Jan 29th only. Field sessions Feb 7-9 (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 February 12 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight February 28 – March 1. 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: 9030
- Instructor: RILEY, MIKE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $338.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at one of the two class meetings is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 21st. Class meets on campus on February 12 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight February 28 – March 1. 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 March 25 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 3 - April 5. 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: 10406
- Instructor: RILEY, MIKE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $338.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus March 25 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight April 3 - April 5. 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 Feb 05 only. Snowshoe tours Feb 7, 8, & 9, 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: 6514
- Instructor: GARDNER, ERIC T
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
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 Feb 05 only. Snowshoe tours Feb 7, 8, & 9, 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 10th only. Field trip Feb 21 - Feb 23. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelter construction, 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: 8976
- Instructor: BARRUS, REN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $328.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Feb 10th only. Field trip Feb 21 - Feb 23. Two night winter camping in the Uinta Mountains. Beginner level snowshoeing/skiing. Learn basic snow shelter construction, 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 415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering
Attendance at the first class meeting (3/4) is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 06. Class meets on campus on March 04 only. Field experience meets at 9:00 AM on Friday March 27 to March 29 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: 12706
- Instructor: BRICKER, NATHAN G
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Instructor: HUGHES, CODY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $303.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at the first class meeting (3/4) is mandatory. Drops not possible after March 06. Class meets on campus on March 04 only. Field experience meets at 9:00 AM on Friday March 27 to March 29 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 February 5th . We will be in the field February 14 - February 16. 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: 9028
- Instructor: HUGHES, CODY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $338.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at the first classroom meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets on campus February 5th . We will be in the field February 14 - February 16. 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 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 17th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Fridays as follows (Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 20, 27, April 3rd ). 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: 5975
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $211.50
- Seats Available: 0
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 17th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Fridays as follows (Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 20, 27, April 3rd ). 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 17th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 20, 27, April 3). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. No drops possible 2 days following the first class meeting. 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: 9611
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $211.50
- Seats Available: 3
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 17th only. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 consecutive Fridays as follows (Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 20, 27, April 3). Fee includes 8 full day passes. No camping. No drops possible 2 days following the first class meeting. 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 January 30th only. Field trip Feb. 21-23. 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. Drops not possible 2 days following the first class meeting. 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: 3570
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $338.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets January 30th only. Field trip Feb. 21-23. 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. Drops not possible 2 days following the first class meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php