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3.00 Credits
This class is designed to utilize the sport of snowshoeing as a means of promoting and imparting physical fi tness, outdoor preparedness, outdoor winter skills and knowledge of our local parks and natural resources. Students can expect to gain the necessary knowledge to continue enjoying this sport on their own. This class will typically meet at the Red Barn and depart for one of our many local trails and parks. In the event of a "no snow" day, hiking willbe the substitute activity for the day. Equipment is provided by RIT. Offered in winter periodically (check SIS) A course fee applies. Please refer to SIS for possible offerings and/or visit the Interactive Adventures website at www. interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
This class consists of a mandatory pre-trip meeting followed by a weekend trip to the Adirondack State Park. Skills introduced include: snowshoe use, cold-weather preparedness and backcountry travel. This class meets for the (mandatory) pre-trip meeting and the weekend trip only. Must attend both for full activity course credit. Check the SIS system for more detailed class information. A course fee applies (via student fi nancial services bill) that includes all equipment, transportation, lodging and instruction.
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed to teach basic ice climbing skills, that will include belaying, ice tool and crampon use as well as special skills and safety considerations particularly climbing on the ice. After required pre-trip meeting, the class will take day trips to local frozen waterfalls for climbing. This class is appropriate for all experience levels and all necessary gear and equipment is provided. A course fee applies. Check quarterly schedule on SIS for possible offerings and/or visit the Interactive Adventures website: WWW.interactiveadventures.rit.edu.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to ice climbing. The class will begin with a required pretrip meeting (at Red Barn) and then is followed by a weekend trip to the Adirondack State Park for a weekend of climbing. Skills covered will include: Proper and effective use of crampons including front-pointing and "French Technique", ice tool techniques, belays and rope work, and general winter preparedness. This class is open to all skill levels. Check SIS for more detailed quarterly class trip offerings and more specifi c meeting/Trip dates and times. Class fee applies (VIA SFS BILL) that includes all equipment, transportation, lodging and instruction. Visit interactive adventures web site www.interactiveadventures. rit.edu for more information.
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3.00 Credits
Cross Country Skiing is one of the best fitness workouts around, burning 499 calories an hour while working all the major muscle groups (hamstrings, calves, quads, shoulders, arms, back and abdominals). This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the fundamentals of cross country skiing. This fun, challenging lifetime activity is offered on the RIT campus during the winter quarter (weather permitting). The general course content addresses the following: Equipment (skis, shoes, poles, clothing), proper technique (gliding) climbing hills, skiing downhill with cross country skis, and cardio- vascular fi tness benefi ts. Students must dress appropriately for the cold weather. All equipment will be provided by RIT, although students are encouraged to use their own equipment. The course is coordinated through the Interactive Adventures program. A course fee applies. The website is www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed to educate students about the sport of indoor rock climbing. Subject matter includes a variety of climbing techniques, proper stretching and warm up, proper use of gear and equipment as well as all safety practices related to indoor climbing. Each class will consist of demonstrations, short lectures, opportunities to practice what has been learned as well as time for "free" climbing. This class is appropriate for all experiencelevels and all necessary gear and equipment is provided. A course fee applies. Check quarterly schedule on SIS for possible offerings and/or visit the Interactive Adventures website at www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu
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3.00 Credits
This class meets for (3) day trips to different climbing gyms in the western New York and southern Ontario area. Skills taught/reviewed: belaying with a "gri-gri", tying in and various other indoor climbing techniques and strategiesthat apply to the multitude of routes, features, boulder problems, caves and climbing walls that exist among the gyms visited. Students will also gain knowledge of where to go during the colder months to satisfy various climbing cravings. **A passport and/or a birth certifi cate for travel to Canada is required for this class** Check SIS for more detailed quarterly offerings and trip dates/times. A course fee applies (via student fi nancial services bill) that includes all equipment, transportation, gym passes and instruction.
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed for those with climbing experience and who already possess strong fundamental climbing skills (technical knowledge of ropework or technical climbing experience is not necessary). This class will introduce a variety of specifi c climbing training methods and exercises. Students will have the opportunity to take advantage of the increased motivation and synergy of group training. All exercises will be climbing related and target such areas as contact (fi nger) strength, endurance, power, balance, as well as the mental aspects of enhancing climbing ability. A course fee applies Offered periodically (check SIS for quarterly schedules). Visit interactiveadventures.rit.edu
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3.00 Credits
This class is designed as an introduction to outdoor rock climbing. Subject matter includes a variety of climbing techniques, proper use of gear and equipment as well as all safety practices related to indoor climbing. Class consists of one evening session and an all-day trip. The evening session will acquaint classmates with each other, cover all rope handling and climbing techniques and prepare the class for the outdoor trip. The trip usually takes place in Ontario, Canada and transportation is provided. Here, students will have the opportunity to spend the day climbing on the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. All necessary gear is provided. You must attend the evening session to go on the trip, and both sessions are required for a passing grade. A course fee applies. Check quarterly schedule on SIS.
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3.00 Credits
Bouldering is the sport of climbing typically short distances without ropes or harnesses. These safety precautions are replaced with spotters and crash pads. This class is designed to expose students to the sport of bouldering, while teaching a variety of climbing techniques, mental and physical preparedness, proper spotting and other areas of climbing safety. The fi rst session(s) will meet at the Red Barn and future sessions will take place in Niagara Glen bouldering area. All gear and transportation are provided. A course fee applies. Check quarterly schedule on SIS for possible offerings and/or visit the interactive adventures website www.interactiveadventures.rit.edu. Students must bring a copy of their birth certifi cate and/or passport to each session to enter Canada.
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