Backpacking: Desert
Academic Noncredit
Learn the basics of this exciting, low-cost source of adventure. The primary emphasis is to give both the experienced and novice backpacker the knowledge and experience necessary for safe, environmentally sound participation. Common tools, methods, cooking techniques, and resource management issues are also discussed. Course includes two classroom sessions and an overnight weekend field trip to Cedar Range. Special fee includes group equipment and camp permit but not food or transportation.
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: Desert (PRTL 224)
Fall 2026 Section 2, Starting on: 09/16/2026
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Techniques, backcountry-specific information, equipment planning, and discussions directed and pertaining to women will be a large part of this course. We will be backpacking and overnight camping in Utah’s magnificent red rock desert. Route planning, Leave No Trace techniques, wilderness travel, resource management issues, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking in desert lands are taught. Class meets on-campus on Sept. 16 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from Sept. 25-27. 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.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructors: CAROLINE CANTER, MEGAN ROONEY
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