Snowshoe/Ski Backpack
Academic Noncredit

Snowshoeing techniques in the Utah's Uinta mountains, including winter safety and backcountry travel techniques. Also includes study of recreation management implications associated with snowshoeing in the Uinta mountains. Overnight camping.

This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course. Students can purchase any assigned hardcopy textbooks through our Campus Bookstore.

Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.

Class Sections For Snowshoe/Ski Backpack (PRTS 412)

Fall 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 11/18/2026

Explore the Unita mountains when traveling peacefully by snowshoe. We will discuss winter safety and backcountry travel techniques in addition to studying the recreation management implications associated with snowshoeing in the Uintas. Overnight camping. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 18 only. Field experience Dec 4-6. 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
11/18/26 W 6:00 pm -9:00 pm HPER NORTH 229
Tuition: $358.00 + Special Fee: $25.00 = $383.00      

Instructor: DANIEL SMITH

Registration begins on Apr 06, 2026

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