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Canyoneering II: Advanced Ropework
Academic Noncredit
2nd of a 3-course series. Advanced skills: ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels, more. Also prepares for American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Leader and professional Canyon Guide Certification. Features ACA Advanced Canyoneering (part 1) 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 II: Advanced Ropework (PRTL 264)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 03/25/2025
This course is the second of a three-part series to teach students more advanced canyoneering skills. Skills that will be covered include ascending rope, passing knots, anchor building and placement, advanced knots, rope retrieval, self-belaying, courtesy rigging, down climbing, companion rescue, introduction to canyon leadership as well as issues concerning our federally managed lands as they relate to this course and much more. Students enrolling in this class need to possess the skills learned in Canyoneering I to take this class. 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 Tuesdays, March 25 and April 1. Overnight Camping, April 4-6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/25 | T | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 226 |
| 04/01/25 | T | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 226 |
Instructors: DAVID TIGNER, 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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