Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Dr. Betsy Cook
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
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.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Tuesday, August 25 only. Field trip Sept. 4th - 6th. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1403
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Tuesday, August 25 only. Field trip Sept. 4th - 6th. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 08 only. Field trip Sept. 18-20. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1804
- Instructor: FOGEL, TIFFANIE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 08 only. Field trip Sept. 18-20. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1120 - 070 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 1 only. Field trip Oct. 23 - 25. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1120 - 070 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 5949
- Instructor: DICKINSON, TAYLOR
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 14
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 1 only. Field trip Oct. 23 - 25. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1133 - 070 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 22 only. Field trip Oct. 2 - Oct. 4. Fly fishing location(s) will be determined at the first class meeting based on weather, stream flows, access, etc. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping in a developed campground is required.
PRTL 1133 - 070 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 8825
- Instructor: Sapp, Hillary
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 22 only. Field trip Oct. 2 - Oct. 4. Fly fishing location(s) will be determined at the first class meeting based on weather, stream flows, access, etc. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping in a developed campground is required.
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography
Class meets Sept 16 & Sept 30. Field trip Sept 25 - 27. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the second day following the first class meeting. Overnight (car) camping and hiking will be a part of this class. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape photography while exploring some of the many scenic areas Utah has to offer. Destination TBA at orientation meeting. Practice photographic techniques in an outdoor setting. Students will need a camera with full manual exposure capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments. For more info contact Dan Smith at dan.k.smith@utah.edu . Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography
- Class Number: 14287
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $100.00
- Seats Available: 3
Class meets Sept 16 & Sept 30. Field trip Sept 25 - 27. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the second day following the first class meeting. Overnight (car) camping and hiking will be a part of this class. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape photography while exploring some of the many scenic areas Utah has to offer. Destination TBA at orientation meeting. Practice photographic techniques in an outdoor setting. Students will need a camera with full manual exposure capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments. For more info contact Dan Smith at dan.k.smith@utah.edu . Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 1 from 1:00-3:00pm. Field program 1 pm to 7 pm Friday through Sunday, September 4, 5, & 6. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 7324
- Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 1 from 1:00-3:00pm. Field program 1 pm to 7 pm Friday through Sunday, September 4, 5, & 6. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 9 only. Field work Sept 18-20. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking
- Class Number: 8286
- Instructor: DICKERSON, JESSIE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 9 only. Field work Sept 18-20. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1220 - 002 NR-Autumn Backpacking
Backpacking and overnight camping: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets Sept. 9th only. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field program Sep. 18, 19, 20. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1220 - 002 NR-Autumn Backpacking
- Class Number: 8945
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 6
Backpacking and overnight camping: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets Sept. 9th only. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field program Sep. 18, 19, 20. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 2 only. Field program Sep 11 - 13. Overnight backpacking and camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 1962
- Instructor: STAUSS, JACK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $33.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 2 only. Field program Sep 11 - 13. Overnight backpacking and camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 8 only. Field program Sept 25-27. Overnight backpacking and camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 17041
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $41.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 8 only. Field program Sept 25-27. Overnight backpacking and camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 25 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept. 4 - 6. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 8324
- Instructor: FOGEL, TIFFANIE
- Instructor: Ravensbergen, Amanda
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 25 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept. 4 - 6. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Class meets on campus October 20. Climbing field trip October 30 – Nov 1. This course focuses on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing which include: proper anchor building, belaying, climbing movement, rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 8325
- Instructor: Ravensbergen, Amanda
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 4
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Class meets on campus October 20. Climbing field trip October 30 – Nov 1. This course focuses on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing which include: proper anchor building, belaying, climbing movement, rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
This outdoor climbing course covers the fundamentals of sport leading during a weekend campout in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Class meets on campus Oct 27th. Climbing field trip Nov 6 - 8. This class is meant for those with some rock climbing experience and are looking to expand their skills. It focuses on the fundamentals of sport leading on rock, which include: proper anchor building, lead belaying, clipping, lead climbing movement, anchor cleaning and rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 8288
- Instructor: Ravensbergen, Amanda
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 12
This outdoor climbing course covers the fundamentals of sport leading during a weekend campout in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Class meets on campus Oct 27th. Climbing field trip Nov 6 - 8. This class is meant for those with some rock climbing experience and are looking to expand their skills. It focuses on the fundamentals of sport leading on rock, which include: proper anchor building, lead belaying, clipping, lead climbing movement, anchor cleaning and rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. All classes including the first class meeting will be held at Momentum Climbing Gym, located in Millcreek (3173 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109). Special fee includes use of Momentum facilities and gear. Contact zach.kohler@momentumclimbing.com with questions. Climbing, Aug. 24, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct. 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec 7. Fee includes use of Momentum facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climb I
- Class Number: 10601
- Instructor: KOHLER, ZACH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. All classes including the first class meeting will be held at Momentum Climbing Gym, located in Millcreek (3173 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109). Special fee includes use of Momentum facilities and gear. Contact zach.kohler@momentumclimbing.com with questions. Climbing, Aug. 24, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct. 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec 7. Fee includes use of Momentum facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1241 - 001 Mtn Bike Wasatch
3-day bike course. Attendance at Sept. 08 classroom session is mandatory. Field trips Sept 18 - 19. No overnight camping. Course will cover technical mountain biking skills on single track with emphasis on safety, trail etiquette, multiple user conflict, environmental ethics, resource management associated with mountain biking in Utah's Wasatch Range, and common bike repairs and maintenance. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1241 - 001 Mtn Bike Wasatch
- Class Number: 9041
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 1
3-day bike course. Attendance at Sept. 08 classroom session is mandatory. Field trips Sept 18 - 19. No overnight camping. Course will cover technical mountain biking skills on single track with emphasis on safety, trail etiquette, multiple user conflict, environmental ethics, resource management associated with mountain biking in Utah's Wasatch Range, and common bike repairs and maintenance. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
Attendance at 1st class Zoom meeting 9/29 (6:00pm to 9:00pm) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field trip October 16 – 18. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
- Class Number: 13868
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: Hybrid & IVC
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $68.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class Zoom meeting 9/29 (6:00pm to 9:00pm) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field trip October 16 – 18. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 19 only. Field program Oct 23-25. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N.P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.
- Class Number: 1409
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $85.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 19 only. Field program Oct 23-25. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N.P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Oct 26 only. Field program Oct 30 - Nov 1. Overnight camping, day hikes. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 1408
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Oct 26 only. Field program Oct 30 - Nov 1. Overnight camping, day hikes. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1258 - 001 Day Hikes & Dark Skies
This course will take us into Capitol Reef National Park and surrounding public lands to explore a sampling of trails, arches, vistas, overlooks, and the celebrated dark skies of Southern Utah, Fri-Sun, 9/18 – 9/20. From our base camp near Capitol Reef National Park, we will venture out by foot during the day to explore what the area offers. At night we will journey into the cosmos to learn about the celebrated dark skies of southern Utah, explore cultural interpretations of constellations, and learn why our state has more dark sky parks than any other in the nation. This course includes two class meetings, one on campus and the other at the Clark planetarium, day hikes, dark sky exploration, and overnight camping. Camping is required. Attendance at both class meetings is mandatory. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1258 - 001 Day Hikes & Dark Skies
- Class Number: 15885
- Instructor: BARRUS, REN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $105.00
- Seats Available: 5
This course will take us into Capitol Reef National Park and surrounding public lands to explore a sampling of trails, arches, vistas, overlooks, and the celebrated dark skies of Southern Utah, Fri-Sun, 9/18 – 9/20. From our base camp near Capitol Reef National Park, we will venture out by foot during the day to explore what the area offers. At night we will journey into the cosmos to learn about the celebrated dark skies of southern Utah, explore cultural interpretations of constellations, and learn why our state has more dark sky parks than any other in the nation. This course includes two class meetings, one on campus and the other at the Clark planetarium, day hikes, dark sky exploration, and overnight camping. Camping is required. Attendance at both class meetings is mandatory. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1285 - 001 Intro to Mtn Guiding
This course will be taught entirely on-line via Zoom. There will not be any Field classes associated with this class. Attendance for each of the Zoom meeting classes is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets October 21-23 via Zoom 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This course prepares students for a career in mountain guiding. Course content includes mountain guiding lifestyles, income, certification and skill development, day-to-day operations, client management & security, guide security, route planning and selection, risk management, career opportunities, and professionalism. Additional focus will include permitting through United States National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and State Parks. Emphasis on minimum-impact wilderness travel and public land policy is included. It is recommended that students have a proficiency in one or more of the following: A) Backpacking, B) Skiing, C) Rock Climbing, D) Alpine Climbing. This course is taught by an AMGA certified guide. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 1285 - 001 Intro to Mtn Guiding
- Class Number: 12785
- Instructor: Lovell, Zach
- Component: Activity
- Type: Interactive Video Conferencing
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 8
This course will be taught entirely on-line via Zoom. There will not be any Field classes associated with this class. Attendance for each of the Zoom meeting classes is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets October 21-23 via Zoom 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This course prepares students for a career in mountain guiding. Course content includes mountain guiding lifestyles, income, certification and skill development, day-to-day operations, client management & security, guide security, route planning and selection, risk management, career opportunities, and professionalism. Additional focus will include permitting through United States National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and State Parks. Emphasis on minimum-impact wilderness travel and public land policy is included. It is recommended that students have a proficiency in one or more of the following: A) Backpacking, B) Skiing, C) Rock Climbing, D) Alpine Climbing. This course is taught by an AMGA certified guide. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php