Rock Climbing I
Academic Noncredit
Resource management issues, activity skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with rock climbing on federally managed lands. For students who have not previously engaged in rock climbing.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course.
Online book and material fees may be added up until the first week of class. Students may opt out during the first two weeks of class. For more information, visit the Campus Store Inclusive Access Program's webpage. If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining the course materials yourself for the course.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Rock Climbing I (PRTL 230)
Fall 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 10/29/2025
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. This course will focus on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing, including anchor construction, belay techniques, climbing movement, rappelling, equipment selection and maintenance, and other safe climbing practices. Curriculum also includes land management policy and responsible recreation climbing practices. Class meets on-campus on Oct. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from Nov. 7-9. 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.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 229 |
Instructor: WILLIAM AMBLER
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