OEL 164 - Introduction to Mountaineering

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

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Description:

The mountaineering course is designed for students looking to develop the technical skills and leadership to climb, travel, and camp in the mountains. Students will learn to travel and climb on snow, technical systems for travel steep/ exposed terrain, glacier travel, rescue systems and procedures, hazard evaluation, navigation, and ability to live comfortably in the mountains. The course will include both classroom and field time. In addition students will explore the history and evolution of mountaineering, and use case studies to critique leadership and risk management decisions.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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