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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Introduces the fundamentals of sea kayaking in Alaska. Includes the most commonly used equipment, techniques, challenges, and risks found in the sport. Provides instruction in selecting equipment, trip planning, transporting boats, preparing to paddle, boat handling, re-entry techniques, and sea kayaking strokes. Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Special Note: Requires good backcountry camping skills and the ability to function comfortably in inclement weather. An overnight field outing may be included in the course. Students may need to rent or purchase additional gear for this course.
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Introduces fundamental skills for fly fishing in Alaska. Covers selection of equipment, history of fly fishing, fish identification, basic stream entomology, reading water for fish location, and stream etiquette/ethics. Provides opportunities to practice knot and fly tying, casting, and cleaning fish. Special Note: Requires good physical fitness and ability to function comfortably in inclement weather. Student may need to rent or purchase equipment for this course. A valid fishing license is required for the outing.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces fundamentals of diagonal-stride cross-country skiing. Covers selection of personal clothing, ski and safety equipment, recognition and prevention of cold-weather injuries, and skiing skills and trail ethics. Special Note: Requires ability to perform comfortably in extremely cold and inclement weather. Students may need to rent or purchase additional equipment for this course.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces skills needed to ski off-trail. Covers techniques for traveling on rolling and inclined terrain, negotiating side hills, and skiing inclines and declines of up to 40 degrees. Covers selecting personal and group safety equipment, evaluating avalanche hazards and assessing risk. Special Note: Requires ability to function comfortably in extremely cold or inclement weather. A good level of physical fitness is required. Ability to ski/snowboard at intermediate level to be determined in first field session. Students may need to rent or purchase additional equipment for this course.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces travel techniques in avalanche-prone backcountry terrain. This is a field-oriented backcountry avalanche course covering rescue, terrain analysis, snow study, stability, evaluation, route-finding, decision-making and safe travel techniques. Special Note: Requires a good level of physical fitness. May require purchase or rental of additional equipment. Requires travel in mountainous terrain. Must have ability to function comfortably in inclement weather.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces the practice of dog mushing, including the sport's history, dog breeds and characteristics, their training and feeding needs, kennel-management routines, and dog-handling skills. Special Note: Requires ability to function comfortably in extremely cold and/or inclement weather.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces winter camping in Alaska. Covers selection of personal, group and safety equipment appropriate for an overnight outing. Emphasizes snow shelter construction and learning to assess risk in the field. Course includes an overnight outing. Special Note: Requires good physical condition and ability to perform comfortably in extremely cold and/or inclement weather.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces four-season backpacking in Alaska. Selection of personal and group safety equipment appropriate for a backpacking trip during any season. Presents trip planning, prevention and assessment of cold injuries, frontcountry and backcountry navigation, avalanche hazard evaluation and rescue techniques. Emphasizes risk assessment and risk management. Special Note: Requires good backcountry camping skills, good physical fitness level and ability to perform comfortably in extremely cold and/or inclement weather. Students may need to rent or purchase additional equipment for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to backpacking in Alaska. Covers trip planning and selection of personal, group, and safety equipment appropriate for overnight trips. Presents the opportunity during outings to practice hazard evaluation, front and backcountry navigation, and hiking/camping/cooking skills. Special Note: Requires good physical condition and ability to function comfortably in inclement weather.
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2.00 Credits
A practical introduction to the basics of fishing, including equipment selection, types of line, lures, and files, and techniques geared toward Alaska lakes and streams. Includes wildlife safety, basic biology, and "caring for your catch." Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Special Note: Students must be 18 or older to enroll and must abide by all University and course safety rules. Registration Restrictions: Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
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