Natural Resources Learning, Federal Lands: Desert Backpacking
Academic Credit
Resource management issues, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking in desert lands managed by the BLM. Overnight camping.
Registration Information: If you are a matriculated student, you must register for credit classes using the Campus Information System (CIS). If you are new to the University, you must first submit an application to the Admissions Office, then register using the Campus Information System (CIS).
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Class Sections For Natural Resources Learning, Federal Lands: Desert Backpacking (PRTL 1224)
Fall 2023 Section 70
Instructor: JENNY HAWKE
Note: This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu.This course provides students with skills required for overnight backpacking, including backcountry skills, risk management, resource management issues, and environmental ethics associate with backpacking in desert lands. The pre-trip meeting will cover how and what to pack, with a focus on lightening your load. Class meets on-campus on Sept 26 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from Oct 6-8. 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
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.