HPW 300Y - Backcountry Touring II

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Human Performance and Wellness

Description:

Designed for students with some prior backcountry touring experience, this course is an opportunity to develop and apply more specialized backcountry touring skills. During classroom time and days onthe snow, students will focus on tour planning, terrain selection, route finding, and efficient travel techniques. We will also discuss weather and snowpack factors that lead to avalanche hazard, and time will be spent refining avalanche rescue skills. Come and step up your backcountry touring game! Includes four field days.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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