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Backcountry Ski Touring - Wasatch Range
Academic Noncredit
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundational techniques for skiing in backcountry alpine terrain in the Wasatch Range of Utah. Course content will focus on avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack and decision-making/human factors), travel techniques (split board, alpine and telemark, route-finding, laying of a skin track, terrain selection), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Course content will be learned and applied over one classroom session and four field-based experiences. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in the course. Expert level skiing is not 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 Backcountry Ski Touring - Wasatch Range (PRTS 304)
Spring 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 01/29/2025
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Jan. 29th only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 21-23. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructor: WILLIAM AMBLER
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 02/11/2025
Staying safe in the backcountry means learning avalanche awareness (rescue, terrain, weather, snowpack, and decision-making/human factors), side-country ethics, choosing appropriate tours, navigation, basic 1st aid, and field repairs. Leave No Trace skills appropriate for the winter and information regarding natural resource management will also be covered in this course. Previous Avalanche Education and basic touring experience are strongly encouraged. Class meets on-campus on Feb.11 only. Attendance for the first class is mandatory. Field sessions will be from Feb 28-March 2 (Friday - Sunday). 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/25 | T | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 226 |
Instructor: RYAN EMERY
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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