Avalanche Fundamentals - Level 1
Academic Noncredit

Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 01/07/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. 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 Jan. 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 10-12. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: BRETT GLASHEEN

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

Spring 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 01/07/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate furman@utah edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan 7 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience isJan. 17-19. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: RYAN EMERY

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

Spring 2025 Section 3, Starting on: 01/09/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 9 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan. 24-26. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: RYAN EMERY

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

Spring 2025 Section 4, Starting on: 01/14/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue.For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate.furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 14 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 31-Feb 2. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: NICHOLAS RUSHFORD

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

Spring 2025 Section 6, Starting on: 01/15/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan 15 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is 1/29, 2/5, 2/12. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: SAMUEL HOFFMAN

Spring 2025 Section 5, Starting on: 01/21/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. This course is a prerequisite for PRTS 1304, Backcountry Ski Wasatch, PRTS 1457 Backcountry Ski Guide, PRTS 2008 Avalanche Level 11, and PRTS 2009, Avalanche Rescue. For questions, please contact Nate Furman at nate furman@utah.edu. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 21 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 7-9. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: NATHAN FURMAN

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

Spring 2025 Section 7, Starting on: 01/21/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 January 21 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 4, 11, 18. 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 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: WILLIAM AMBLER

Spring 2025 Section 8, Starting on: 01/29/2025

Learn practical skills for mountain snow travel, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection, avalanche causes, and companion rescue. You must be able to travel on backcountry skis/skins, splitboard, or snowshoes in variable snow conditions. We teach to the modern Recreational Avalanche Level 1 standards published by the American Avalanche Association. This course teaches practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision-making, terrain selection, and companion rescue. 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 Jan. 29 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb 14-16. 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 https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . PLEASE CONTACT CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu. 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. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.

Instructor: OTTO LANG

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