PE 185OJ - Mountaineering Fundamentals

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Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 1 (3 Lab Hrs/Wk) - Sp This course is designed for students interested in learning the basics of Mountaineering. Students will learn about backcountry group travel in mountain environments, selection and use of mountaineering equipment, knots, rope systems and roped travel. Students will also learn about and practice the design/construction of emergency mountain shelters. This course will also cover the fundamental skills required for the practice of safe mountaineering in mountain environments of the Pacific Northwest. This course will build upon the basic skills gained in Backcountry Winter Travel, Winter Camping and Wilderness Survival. Prerequisite: PE185OF and PE185OG . Proficiency Needed: Reading.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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