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.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Rock Climbing I (PRTL 230)
Summer 2019 Section 2, Starting on: 07/16/2019
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 16 only. Climbing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 26th – 28th near Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact nate.smith@mountained.com with questions. If interested in vertical self-rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/19 | T | 2:00 pm -4:30 pm | HPER NORTH 236 |
Instructor: TAYLOR DICKINSON
Fall 2019 Section 1, Starting on: 08/27/2019
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 27 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept. 6 - 8. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact nate.smith@mountained.com with questions. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. No overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/19 | T | 2:00 pm -6:00 pm | LIFE SCIENCE BLDG 111 |
Instructor: JACOB WARD
Fall 2019 Section 2, Starting on: 10/22/2019
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Class meets on campus October 22. Climbing field trip November 1-3. This course focuses on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing which include: proper anchor building, belaying, climbing movement, rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. For additional information contact Nick Rushford at nick.rushford@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/19 | T | 2:00 pm -6:00 pm | LIFE SCIENCE BLDG 111 |
Instructor: MICHAEL JASON RILEY
Fall 2019 Section 3, Starting on: 11/05/2019
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 5 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 15 - 17, in Moab, UT with overnight camping. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact nate.smith@mountained.com with questions. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 1280, 1282, 1284 below. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/19 | T | 2:00 pm -6:00 pm | LIFE SCIENCE BLDG 111 |
Instructor: JACOB WARD
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