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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as PE S133 (P/F grades). Fundamentals of sea kayaking in Alaska. Introduces commonly used equipment and techniques, and the challenges and hazards found in the activity. Instruction in selecting equipment, trip planning, boat handling, paddling, sea strokes, and rolling and bracing. Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Requires excellent physical condition, backcountry camping skills, and participation in an overnight outing. Prerequisite: Acceptance to ODS certificate program or permission.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (0.5+3) Cross-listed as PE S134. Introduces students to fundamental strokes and maneuvers of whitewater boating. Includes the most commonly used equipment, techniques, and the challenges and hazards found in river travel. Focuses on river and whitewater navigation, safety and risk management, and river running strategies. Students must be in excellent physical condition. Prerequisite: Admission to any ODS program or instructor permission.
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1.00 Credits
1 credit (0.5+2) Cross-listed as PE S148 (P/F grades). Presents the skills needed to plan and complete short trips into the backcountry, on days with low avalanche danger, for skiing (alpine and telemark) and snowboarding. Topics covered include gear, modes of travel, map reading for skiers and snowboarders, avalanche and other hazards. Students must be comfortable on advanced off-trail runs at resorts, must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Prerequisite: Admissions to ODS certificate program.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as PE S205 (P/F grades). Covers topics relating to extended backcountry trips and navigation by map and compass. Students acquire skills necessary to plan and carry out multi-day backpacking trips, and learn to use common maps to plan routes through unknown terrain. Student must be in good physical condition. Outings are a required course component. Prerequisite: Acceptance to ODS certificate program or permission.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 credit (0.5+ 2), (0.5+3), or (1+4) Cross-listed as PE S216 (P/F grades). Introduces leading and following scenarios, various multi-point anchors, multi-pitch climbing, aid climbing and hauling systems. Emphasis is on safety, route finding, self rescue, and rope management. Includes a required field trip to Canada. 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 the ODS program and PE/ODS S116 or S117.
Prerequisite:
ODS S116 US D- Concurrent OR ODS S117 US D- Concurrent
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 credits (.5+2), (.5+3), or (1+4) Cross-listed as PE S217 (P/F grades). Builds on the techniques and foundations developed in PE/ODS S117 Intro to Ice Climbing. Frozen waterfalls are the primary venue for practice with leading and following scenarios, a variety of anchors, and multi-pitch climbing. Emphasizes safety, route finding, self-rescue, and rope management. Students will have the opportunity to practice mock leading. Students must be in excellent physical condition. Prerequisite: Admission to the ODS program and ODS/PE S116 or S117.
Prerequisite:
ODS S116 US D Concurrent OR ODS S117 US D Concurrent OR PE S116 US P Concurrent OR PE S117 US P Concurrent
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as PE S218 (P/F grades). An advanced avalanche field study for experienced recreationalists or entry-level professionals. Topics include rescue for leaders, metamorphism and forecasting, field notes and weather records, mountain weather, advanced terrain, steeps and sluff, snowpit and fracture profiles, snowpack failure and release, avalanche dynamics, research, glaciers and ice avalanches, and advanced practical field exercises, tests, techniques, and experiments. 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 the ODS program and PE S118/ODS S118.
Prerequisite:
ODS S118 US D-
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as PE S219 (P/F grades). Introduces the experienced student to more advanced skills. Learn how fish interact with their environment and search for food. Develop strategies in casting skills, insect identification, and water conditions, so the right fly can be cast to the right place at the right time. Course combines in-class activities, outdoor experiences, and project formulation designed to develop a working relationship with other students. Must have a current Alaska fishing license. Prerequisite: Admission to the ODS program and PE S119/ODS S119.
Prerequisite:
ODS S119 US C Concurrent
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