Rock Climbing I
Academic Noncredit

Fall 2018 Section 2, Starting on: 10/23/2018

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. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON THIS COURSE. Class meets on campus October 23th. Climbing field trip November 2-4. 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

Instructor: NICHOLAS RUSHFORD

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-585-9963.

Fall 2018 Section 3, Starting on: 11/06/2018

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 6 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov 16 - 18, 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

Instructor: NATHAN SMITH