Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Danyelle Farmer
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
NRL Program Coordinator
John Cederquist
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 1500 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 1ST CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.

PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 17, and Friday-Saturday 23-24. Overnight camping. Covers basics of snowshoe use, and includes 2 field trips in the Wasatch mountains. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTS 1411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing

  • Class Number: 5386
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $15.00
  • Seats Available: 10

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 17, and Friday-Saturday 23-24. Overnight camping. Covers basics of snowshoe use, and includes 2 field trips in the Wasatch mountains. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTS 1413 - 050 NR-Winter Backpacking


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Feb 13-15. Uinta Mountains. Novice through experienced winter backpackers in a pristine, snowy landscape. This class meets at Park City campus.

PRTS 1413 - 050 NR-Winter Backpacking

  • Class Number: 5387
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $16.00
  • Seats Available: 11

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Feb 13-15. Uinta Mountains. Novice through experienced winter backpackers in a pristine, snowy landscape. This class meets at Park City campus.

PRTS 1415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 27-28. Overnight camping. Fundamentals covered include routefinding, ropework, ridge travel, advanced ski travel. Prerequisite: winter camping skills.

PRTS 1415 - 001 NR-Ski Mountaineering

  • Class Number: 5388
  • Instructor: HARDESTY, FRANCIS A
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $15.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 27-28. Overnight camping. Fundamentals covered include routefinding, ropework, ridge travel, advanced ski travel. Prerequisite: winter camping skills.

PRTS 1420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trips Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine

  • Class Number: 5395
  • Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 23

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trips Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 002 NR-Ski Alpine


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trips Jan 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 002 NR-Ski Alpine

  • Class Number: 5396
  • Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 21

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trips Jan 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 003 NR-Ski Alpine


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trips Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 003 NR-Ski Alpine

  • Class Number: 5399
  • Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 23

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trips Jan 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 004 NR-Ski Alpine


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 16 only. Field trips Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1420 - 004 NR-Ski Alpine

  • Class Number: 5400
  • Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 19

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate. Class meets Jan 16 only. Field trips Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping.

PRTS 1421 - 001 NR-Advanced Skiing


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trips Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. Prerequisite: solid skiing ability.

PRTS 1421 - 001 NR-Advanced Skiing

  • Class Number: 5401
  • Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 13

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trips Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. Prerequisite: solid skiing ability.

PRTS 1431 - 001 NR-Ski Telemark


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 16 only. Ski in the afternoon on Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12. Alta. Includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate free-heel skiers.

PRTS 1431 - 001 NR-Ski Telemark

  • Class Number: 8041
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 21

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 16 only. Ski in the afternoon on Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 5, 12. Alta. Includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate free-heel skiers.

PRTS 1435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trip Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1435 - 001 NR-Snowboard I

  • Class Number: 5389
  • Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 7

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trip Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I

  • Class Number: 5390
  • Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 14

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I

  • Class Number: 5391
  • Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 18

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders.

PRTS 1436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For advanced snowboarders.

PRTS 1436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II

  • Class Number: 5392
  • Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $176.00
  • Seats Available: 18

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15 only. Field trip Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11. Includes 7-Afternoon Snowbird lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For advanced snowboarders.

PRTS 1457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 11 only. Field trip Feb 21 and Feb 22. No camping.

PRTS 1457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide

  • Class Number: 13631
  • Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $14.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 11 only. Field trip Feb 21 and Feb 22. No camping.

PRTS 2007 - 001 NR-Mtn Avalanche


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Field trips Feb 7, 8. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities.

PRTS 2007 - 001 NR-Mtn Avalanche

  • Class Number: 5393
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $17.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Field trips Feb 7, 8. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities.

PRTS 2007 - 002 NR-Mtn Avalanche


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Field trips Jan 31, Feb 1. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities.

PRTS 2007 - 002 NR-Mtn Avalanche

  • Class Number: 5394
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $17.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. Field trips Jan 31, Feb 1. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities.

PRTS 2008 - 002 NR-Avalanche Workshop


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip Feb 7, 8. No camping.

PRTS 2008 - 002 NR-Avalanche Workshop

  • Class Number: 5398
  • Instructor: HARDESTY, FRANCIS A
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $16.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 28 only. Field trip Feb 7, 8. No camping.

PRTS 2008 - 050 NR-Avalanche Workshop


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 17, 18. No camping. This class meets at the Park City campus.

PRTS 2008 - 050 NR-Avalanche Workshop

  • Class Number: 5397
  • Instructor: HARDESTY, FRANCIS A
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $16.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 14 only. Field trip Jan 17, 18. No camping. This class meets at the Park City campus.