Backpacking: Autumn
Academic Noncredit
Resource management issues, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. Overnight camping.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course. Students can purchase any assigned hardcopy textbooks through our Campus Bookstore.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Backpacking: Autumn (PRTL 220)
Fall 2026 Section 2, Starting on: 09/01/2026
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Knowing what and how to pack in your backpack can make all the difference for a successful overnight backpacking trip. We will also cover backcountry skills, safety, consumerism, environmental and natural resource topics associated with outdoor recreation while becoming familiar with Leave No Trace skills. Class meets on campus Sept 1 only. Field experience Sept 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see httP-:l/registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous,P-hP-, 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.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/26 | T | 6:00 pm -8:20 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructor: APRIL OLLIVIER
Registration begins on Apr 06, 2026Fall 2026 Section 3, Starting on: 09/16/2026
Knowing what and how to pack in your backpack can make all the difference for a successful overnight backpacking trip. We will also cover backcountry skills, safety, consumerism, environmental and natural resource topics associated with outdoor recreation while becoming familiar with Leave No Trace skills. Class meets on campus Sept. 16 only. Field experience Sept 25-27. Backpacking and overnight camping. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this 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.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 218 |
Instructor: DANIEL SMITH
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