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1 Credit

Instructor: Sam Stone

Location: Chapman 104

Field Fee: $180

Dates : Classroom 5:30-7:30pm 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Field Sessions: 10/18-19, 11/1, 11/15-16

This class focuses on providing students with hands-on experience with camping out in the winter in Alaska. Students will gain experience with clothing, gear, food, and transportation methods that make being out in the winter more comfortable and enjoyable.  As a part of this, students will get a chance to travel on XC skis and snowshoes, use different stove systems to cook food and make water from snow, practice navigation, use different winter tents and shelters, and figure out clothing systems to keep themselves comfortable while out in the winter.

There are no prerequisites for this course; however, enrollees must be in adequate physical condition and willing to go out winter camping for two weekends.  This will involve carrying a 30-40lb backpack. Students in this course must also be prepared to use skis and snowshoes to explore the backcountry. Students must also have the appropriate clothing to spend full days outside in winter weather.

3 Credits

Instructor: Frank Olive

Location: Reichardt 204

Field Fee:$160

Classroom: Tues and Thurs 2-3:30pm.  8/26-11/20

Field Sessions: 9/13-14, 10/11-12, 11/8-9 

This course introduces students to many of the hard and soft skills necessary to be an effective outdoor leader and educator.  These foundational skills are developed through classroom learning, readings, and hands-on experience in the field. Students will learn to minimize risk and impact while maximizing enjoyment and learning.

A significant portion of the course will be spent in the field; thus, students must be in good physical condition and prepared physically to hike on rough terrain with a heavy pack for long days. Technical gear such as tents, packs, stoves, sleeping bags, and safety equipment is available for free through the Outdoor Adventures office; however, the student must provide footwear and personal clothing.

1 Credit

Instructor: Christian Mogensen

Location: SRC Climbing Wall

Lab Fee: $45

Dates: Mon and Wed 9:45-11:15am.  8/27-12/12

There are no prerequisites for this course. We will start from the beginning and work from there. This course is also great for those who want to maintain their skillset. All necessary climbing gear is provided in the course if needed. 
Climbing is a strenuous activity at height, so being comfortable in this environment is helpful, but not required.

An Honors section is available as well, which is section 903.

 

1 Credit

Instructor: Christian Mogensen

Location: SRC Climbing Wall

Lab Fee: $45

Dates: Tues and Thurs 11:30-1:00pm.  8/26-12/11

This course builds on the skills learned in the Beginning Rock Climbing class. Take your skillset to the next level with multi-pitch climbing; 3+ point anchors; trad technique and gear; natural and gear anchors; various rescue skills and dealing with emergency situations; haul systems; rope ascending; improvised rappel techniques; pre-rigging, tandem and simul rappelling, critical thinking and gaining a better overall understanding of gear strength and forces.

Pre-req: Beginning Rock Climbing class or similar skillset.

An Honors section is available as well, which is section 902.

Instructor approval is required. Contact Christian Mogensen at cgmogensen@alaska.edu or 907-474-6027 (Outdoor Adventures Office).