Avalanche Fundamentals - Level 1
Academic Noncredit
Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. Level 1 certificate upon completion of course. No camping required.
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 Avalanche Fundamentals - Level 1 (PRTS 207)
Fall 2023 Section 1, Starting on: 11/15/2023
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 15 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping.*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
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/23 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 226 |
Instructor: JOSHUA BECKNER
Registration begins on Apr 03, 2023Fall 2023 Section 2, Starting on: 11/16/2023
This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course teaches to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. Students must be capable to travel in variable snow conditions in steep terrain with backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level II, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Nov. 16th only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. No camping. *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
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/23 | Th | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 226 |
Instructor: NATHAN FURMAN
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