Mountain Guiding: Introduction to
Academic Noncredit
This course prepares students for a career in mountain guiding. Course content includes client management, client security, guide security, route planning and selection, group dynamics, risk management, skill development and certifications, guiding lifestyle, and professionalism. Additional focus will include permitting through United States National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and State Parks. Emphasis on minimum-impact wilderness travel and public land policy will be included. Students should have competency in either (a) rock climbing, (b) ice climbing, (c) mountaineering, or (d) skiing before enrolling in this course.
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 Mountain Guiding: Introduction to (PRTL 285)
Fall 2024 Section 1, Starting on: 10/16/2024
Learn what it takes to start a career as a mountain guide. We will discuss client management and security, guide security, route planning and selection, group dynamics, risk management, skill development and certifications, guiding career opportunities, and professionalism. Additional focus will include permitting through United States National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and State Parks. Emphasis on minimum-impact wilderness travel and public land policy is included. This course is taught by an AMGA certified guide. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 16-17 only. Field experience Oct. 19 and 20. *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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/24 - 10/17/24 | WTh | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructor: ZACH LOVELL
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