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
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 15 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping.*Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* 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: 8894
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $444.00
- Seats Available: 0
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 15 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping.*Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 207 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 16th only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* 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: 12017
- Instructor: MCEACHERN, NICHOLAS
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $444.00
- Seats Available: 0
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 16th only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack
This course will cover snowshoeing techniques in the Utah's Uinta mountains, including winter safety and backcountry travel techniques. Also includes study of recreation management implications associated with snowshoeing in the Uinta mountains. Overnight camping. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 20th only. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Field experience will be from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3. Overnight camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack
- Class Number: 6543
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $360.00
- Seats Available: 0
This course will cover snowshoeing techniques in the Utah's Uinta mountains, including winter safety and backcountry travel techniques. Also includes study of recreation management implications associated with snowshoeing in the Uinta mountains. Overnight camping. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 20th only. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Field experience will be from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3. Overnight camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 450 - 001 NR-Ski Teaching-Beg
This course is designed for students that know how to ski and who are interested in learning to teach skiing at a professional level. The course will cover strategies, theories, culture, and other topics related to skiing. Students will learn about building trust, assessing skills and emotions, setting goals, designing learning plans, and creating a safe and fun atmosphere for others on snow. Classes will be held on campus during the first half of the semester and at Brighton Resort at the end of the semester. Students will need to provide their own transportation to Brighton. Classroom meetings: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 17, 24, & 31. Field/on-snow sessions at Brighton: Nov 11, 12, 18, 19 Dec 2 and 3. * Dates may be adjusted due to snow conditions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTS 450 - 001 NR-Ski Teaching-Beg
- Class Number: 16850
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $418.00
- Seats Available: 1
This course is designed for students that know how to ski and who are interested in learning to teach skiing at a professional level. The course will cover strategies, theories, culture, and other topics related to skiing. Students will learn about building trust, assessing skills and emotions, setting goals, designing learning plans, and creating a safe and fun atmosphere for others on snow. Classes will be held on campus during the first half of the semester and at Brighton Resort at the end of the semester. Students will need to provide their own transportation to Brighton. Classroom meetings: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 17, 24, & 31. Field/on-snow sessions at Brighton: Nov 11, 12, 18, 19 Dec 2 and 3. * Dates may be adjusted due to snow conditions. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php