OUT 232 - Mountaineering Leadership Block4.0 CR

Institution:

Colorado Mountain College

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Description:

PREREQUISITE: OUT-211, OUT-234, and OUT-120; Min. grade C-. This course covers beginning through intermediate skills required for technical mountaineering in an alpine environment. Topics include land navigation, route finding, hiking, techniques necessary for safe and efficient technical mountain travel, rope and steep snow climbing, crevasse rescue, and glacier travel techniques. Interpersonal topics including mountaineering leadership, communication, group handling, and the development of judgment relating to groups traveling in the mountain environment will be emphasized. Students will also develop knowledge, techniques, approaches, and methodology for teaching and leading safe mountaineering expeditions. Clock Hours: 100 (LECLB)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradomtn.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 621-8559

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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