OEL 163 - Snow Camping

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Description:

In this classroom- and field-based course, students will learn a variety of skills to allow for comfortable backcountry camping in snow. During two classroom meetings and a day trip, we will explore winter camping equipment, review the logistics of organizing winter camping trips, and learn about winter risk management concerns. On a 3-day/2-night trip, we will practice different winter camping techniques with regard to travel, cooking, shelters, and other general living skills. Students will be required to travel on uncompacted backcountry snow via snowshoe, backcountry ski, or splitboard. Previous backcountry skiing or splitboarding experience is highly recommended, although not required.

Credits:

2.00

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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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