Downhill Skiing
Academic Noncredit
Designed for beginning through intermediate skiers, this course provides practical skills and information on resource and facility management, ski history, and ski techniques.
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 Downhill Skiing (PRTS 420)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 01/16/2025
Students will finish this course with the ability to: improve their respective ski abilities (beginner, intermediate, advanced), use current ski techniques, practice current risk management methods, and understand basic standards of ski resort management. These skills will be acquired through multiple days on the ski slopes, demonstrations, and discussion. Additionally, issues related to management of U.S. Forest Service administered lands, such as those used in this ski class, as they relate to recreation and other uses. This course is available for Novice through Advanced skiers, and will be grouped based on each individual's skiing ability.Class meets on-campus on Jan. 16 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Brighton field sessions will be on 8 Thursdays (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3). Fee includes 8 seven-hour day passes for each day of the on snow class. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/25 | Th | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER EAST 206 |
Instructor: WILLIAM NOVAK
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