PE S221 - Glacier Travel/Rescue

Institution:

UAS Ketchikan Campus

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as ODS S221. 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: PE S117/ODS S117 or director's permission.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PE S117 US P Concurrent OR ODS S117 US D-

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ketch.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 228-4511

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