ODS S221 - Glacier Travel/Rescue

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Outdoor Studies

Description:

2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as PE S221 (P/F grades). An introduction to the fundamentals of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Topics include hazard evaluation and risk assessment, selection of personal gear, climbing and safety gear necessary for glacier travel. Knots, rope handling, belay, rappelling, and various climbing, glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques will be discussed. Students must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Prerequisite: Admission to ODS certificate program, and PE S117/ODS S117.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ODS S117 US D- OR PE S117 US P OR PE S117 US D-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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