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 1304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Feb.11 only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 28-March 2 (Friday - Sunday). 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1304 - 001 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
- Class Number: 6714
- Instructor: EMERY, RYAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $95.00
- Seats Available: 0
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Feb.11 only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 28-March 2 (Friday - Sunday). 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1304 - 002 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 29th only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 21-23. 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1304 - 002 Backcountry Ski Wasatch
- Class Number: 15707
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $95.00
- Seats Available: 0
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 29th only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 21-23. 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1404 - 001 Mountaineering
Our focus is 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. Attendance at the first class is mandatory. Drops are not possible after second day following the first class meeting. Class meets on campus on March 05 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight March 21-23To determine the last day to drop this class, please see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1404 - 001 Mountaineering
- Class Number: 15705
- Instructor: HOFFMAN, SAM
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $35.00
- Seats Available: 0
Our focus is 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. Attendance at the first class is mandatory. Drops are not possible after second day following the first class meeting. Class meets on campus on March 05 only. Previous backpacking and winter camping experience is strongly encouraged. Field session overnight March 21-23To determine the last day to drop this class, please see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoe
Extend your hiking season by learning the basics of snowshoeing with hikes between 5-7 miles in length. Class will meet on-campus on Jan. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Snowshoe tours will occur on Feb. 7, 14, and 21 from 8:30am-5:00pm. No camping. Day trips only. *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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoe
- Class Number: 5031
- Instructor: GARDNER, ERIC T
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 9
Extend your hiking season by learning the basics of snowshoeing with hikes between 5-7 miles in length. Class will meet on-campus on Jan. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Snowshoe tours will occur on Feb. 7, 14, and 21 from 8:30am-5:00pm. No camping. Day trips only. *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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1413 - 001 NR-Winter Backpacking
Change the classroom meeting date to Tuesday, Jan 28 and the field experience to Feb 7-9. Also change the class description to this: Discover winter backpacking in the Uinta Mountains. Learn about basic snow shelters, leave no trace practices, and equipment and food systems for a successful winter backpacking experience. We will spend two nights winter camping and engaging in beginner level snowshoeing and skiing. Class meets on-campus on January 28 only. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Overnight camping trip is February 7-9. *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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1413 - 001 NR-Winter Backpacking
- Class Number: 6682
- Instructor: VARICK, DAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 0
Change the classroom meeting date to Tuesday, Jan 28 and the field experience to Feb 7-9. Also change the class description to this: Discover winter backpacking in the Uinta Mountains. Learn about basic snow shelters, leave no trace practices, and equipment and food systems for a successful winter backpacking experience. We will spend two nights winter camping and engaging in beginner level snowshoeing and skiing. Class meets on-campus on January 28 only. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Overnight camping trip is February 7-9. *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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering
Begin your ski mountaineering experience by learning fundamentals such as route finding, rope management, ridge climbing, and advanced ski travel skills. You must have adequate winter camping and backpacking skiing skills. Instruction will include land-management and wilderness ethics. Overnight camping. Attendance at the first class meeting on February 26 is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Field experience is March 14-16. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting
PRTS 1415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering
- Class Number: 15703
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 0
Begin your ski mountaineering experience by learning fundamentals such as route finding, rope management, ridge climbing, and advanced ski travel skills. You must have adequate winter camping and backpacking skiing skills. Instruction will include land-management and wilderness ethics. Overnight camping. Attendance at the first class meeting on February 26 is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. Field experience is March 14-16. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting
PRTS 1420 - 001 Downhill Skiing
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. This course is available for Novice through Advanced skiers, and will be grouped based on each individual's skiing ability.Class meets on-campus on Jan. 16 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Thursdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3). Fee includes 8 seven-hour day passes for each day of the on snow class. 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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1420 - 001 Downhill Skiing
- Class Number: 4649
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $400.00
- Seats Available: 3
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. This course is available for Novice through Advanced skiers, and will be grouped based on each individual's skiing ability.Class meets on-campus on Jan. 16 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Thursdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3). Fee includes 8 seven-hour day passes for each day of the on snow class. 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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1435 - 001 Snowboarding
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. This course is available for Novice through Advanced skiers, and will be grouped based on each individual's skiing ability.Class meets on-campus on Jan. 16 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Thursdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3). Fee includes 8 seven-hour day passes for each day of the on snow class. 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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 1435 - 001 Snowboarding
- Class Number: 7086
- Instructor: Novak, Bill
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $400.00
- Seats Available: 0
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. This course is available for Novice through Advanced skiers, and will be grouped based on each individual's skiing ability.Class meets on-campus on Jan. 16 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Thursdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3). Fee includes 8 seven-hour day passes for each day of the on snow class. 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 There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2006 - 090 Avalanche Awareness
Aspiring backcountry travelers can learn where to find the gear, resources, and training to responsibly enjoy winter recreation. Students will begin to recognize and avoid avalanche terrain. This online course is designed to introduce students to the avalanche phenomenon, causes, and hazards. The course is a steppingstone to Avalanche Level 1, PRTS 2007.Class meets online only
PRTS 2006 - 090 Avalanche Awareness
- Class Number: 19106
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Lecture
- Type: Online
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Seats Available: 11
Aspiring backcountry travelers can learn where to find the gear, resources, and training to responsibly enjoy winter recreation. Students will begin to recognize and avoid avalanche terrain. This online course is designed to introduce students to the avalanche phenomenon, causes, and hazards. The course is a steppingstone to Avalanche Level 1, PRTS 2007.Class meets online only
PRTS 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. 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 Jan. 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 10-12. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting
PRTS 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 1842
- Instructor: GLASHEEN, BRETT E
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. 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 Jan. 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 10-12. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting
PRTS 2007 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate furman@utah edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience isJan. 17-19. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 002 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 1843
- Instructor: EMERY, RYAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate furman@utah edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience isJan. 17-19. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 003 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 9 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 24-26. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 003 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 10543
- Instructor: EMERY, RYAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 9 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 24-26. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 004 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue.For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 14 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 31-Feb 2. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 004 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 8749
- Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue.For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 14 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 31-Feb 2. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 21 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 7-9. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 005 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 11089
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 21 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 7-9. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 006 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan 15 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is 1/29, 2/5, 2/12. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 006 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 15693
- Instructor: HOFFMAN, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan 15 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is 1/29, 2/5, 2/12. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 007 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 January 21 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 4, 11, 18. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 007 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 19125
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 January 21 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 4, 11, 18. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 008 Avalanche-Level 1
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 14-16. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2007 - 008 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 6712
- Instructor: LANG, OTTO
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $84.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 14-16. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 001 Avalanche-Level 2
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, snowboard/splitboard, or snowshoes. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 completion. Class meets on-campus on Jan 8 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Jan. 17-19. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 001 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 9424
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $250.00
- Seats Available: -1
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, snowboard/splitboard, or snowshoes. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level 2 completion. Class meets on-campus on Jan 8 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Jan. 17-19. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level completion. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 22 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Feb. 7-9. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 002 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 10545
- Instructor: AMBLER, WILL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $250.00
- Seats Available: 0
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level completion. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 22 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Feb. 7-9. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 003 Avalanche-Level 2
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. . Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level completion. Class meets on-campus on Feb. 5 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Feb 14-16. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the precourse meeting.
PRTS 2008 - 003 Avalanche-Level 2
- Class Number: 15694
- Instructor: HOFFMAN, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $250.00
- Seats Available: 0
Our focus will be leadership within recreational backcountry travel, analysis of stability, decision-making, snowpack metamorphosis, terrain features, safe travel, human factors, and rescue scenarios. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. . Students must have completed PRTS 2007 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 at nate.furman@utah.edu. Completing PRTS 2008 and PRTS 2009 will result in a Recreational Avalanche Level completion. Class meets on-campus on Feb. 5 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be Feb 14-16. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the precourse meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 001 Avalanche Rescue
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan. 8 only via Canvas. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 20. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 001 Avalanche Rescue
- Class Number: 10801
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: Remote Real-Time
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan. 8 only via Canvas. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 20. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 002 Avalanche Rescue
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 10. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. these items may include food, gear, rentals, transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 002 Avalanche Rescue
- Class Number: 10839
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 10. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. these items may include food, gear, rentals, transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 003 Avalanche Rescue
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 17(President's Day). 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in the course. these items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTS 2009 - 003 Avalanche Rescue
- Class Number: 15695
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: Yes
- Fees: $27.00
- Seats Available: 0
Learn 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, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 17(President's Day). 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in the course. these items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.