Canyoneering I: Technical Canyoneering
Academic Noncredit
1st of a 3-course series. Also prepares for American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Leader and Professional Canyon Guide Certifications. Features ACA Technical Canyoneering course curriculum.
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 Canyoneering I: Technical Canyoneering (PRTL 263)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 03/05/2025
This course is the first in a three-part series to teach students canyoneering skills. Skills that will be covered include the ACA Core Skill standards such as basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling, belaying, self-rescue, trip planning, canyon rating system, canyon logistics and safety, partner captures, moving through the canyons, Leave No Trace ethics and much more. This course has two pre-field trip class meetings. Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Wednesdays, March 5 and 19. Overnight Camping Field Trip Fri.-Sun., March 21-23. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
| 03/19/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructor: BRUCE SHAPIRO
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-585-9963.
Spring 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 03/17/2025
This course is the first in a three-part series to teach students canyoneering skills. Skills that will be covered include the ACA Core Skill standards such as basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling, belaying, self-rescue, trip planning, canyon rating system, canyon logistics and safety, partner captures, moving through the canyons, Leave No Trace ethics and much more. This course has two pre-field trip class meetings. Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Mondays, March 17 and 24. Overnight Camping Field Trip Fri.-Sun., March 28-30. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/25 | M | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 242 |
| 03/24/25 | M | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 242 |
Instructor: BRUCE SHAPIRO
This section is currently full.To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-585-9963.
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