Backpacking: Winter
Academic Noncredit
Basics of winter backpacking and camping, Leave No Trace, cooking, and consumerism, along with recreation-management challenges associated with that activity. Designed for both the novice and experienced winter backpacker. 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 Backpacking: Winter (PRTS 413)
Spring 2027 Section 1, Starting on: 02/08/2027
Discover winter backpacking in the Uinta Mountains. Learn about basic snow shelters, leave no trace practices, and equipment and food systems for a successful winter backpacking experience. We will spend two nights winter camping and engaging in beginner level snowshoeing and skiing. Class meets on-campus on February 8 only. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Overnight camping trip is February 26-28. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/27 | M | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 229 |
Instructor: DAN VARICK
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