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  • PE 1530: Bouldering

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Introduces students to the sport of Bouldering and to learn the skills necessary to make Bouldering safe and fun. Safety and environmental considerations will be emphasized. Students need to be in good physical condition - this can't be emphasized enough. Students who are incapable of doing the basics on the climbing wall will not be allowed to continue in the class. This is for the student's own safety.
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  • PE 1532: Outdoor Survival

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of outdoor survival and developing a wilderness ethic to allow for safe participation in wilderness activities. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.
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  • PE 1535: Backpacking

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Elective course designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and lifetime recreational opportunities of backpacking. May be an elective credit for all majors. As more and more people head into the backcountry for a wilderness experience, it becomes critical that they have the knowledge and skills required to safely and fully enjoy that wilderness and at the same time preserve it for others. Course also covers the philosophies, history, personal outdoor ethics of backpacking and career opportunities which are available. Teaching methods include lecture, videos, labs, and field work. Some student equipment will be required.
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  • PE 1536: Desert Backpacking

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Covers minimum-impact camping skills, outdoor cooking, basic first-aid, map and compass use, route finding, knot tying and rope handling. Students will backpack through the challenging sandstone and slick rock terrain and stop along the way to explore ruins and interesting geology. Covers the history of ancient inhabitants and the geological formations. As the course progresses and student skills and experience increase, instructors turn more and more responsibility over to student patrols. This gives students the opportunity to make the course challenging, to create a pace that is "doable" for everyone, to become friends and confidantes with other class members, and to have some fun. Students need to be in good physical condition. Safety protocols will be learned and adherence to those policies is mandatory. Course involves lecture, lab and field trips and a lab fee is required.
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  • PE 1538: Yurt Camping

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides skills and knowledge for safe winter camping using a yurt for shelter. Assists in the development of high outdoor ethics. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.
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  • PE 1543: Wilderness First Aid

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Provides outdoor leaders with an introduction to wilderness first aid. Upon completion of course, students may receive a two-year wilderness first aid certification. Repeatable for credit. Pass/Fail only.
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  • PE 1544: Wilderness First Responder

    3.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    The Wilderness First Responder course provides medical training for professional outdoor industry field workers. It prepares students to prevent many environmental illnesses and proactively manage preexisting conditions in the field in order to minimize negative outcomes. Pass/Fail only
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  • PE 1547: Avalanche AIARE 1 (Avy 1)

    2.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    Students develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, understand basic decision making while in the field, and employ rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person. Pass/Fail only
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  • PE 1548: Avalanche AIARE 2 (AVY 2) Course

    2.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    The AIARE 2 is a 72-hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision-making skills in more complicated situations, such as being a leader within a small travel group or traveling in more complicated terrain. Prerequisites/Restrictions: PE 1547 PE 1549 One full season of winter backcountry experience
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  • PE 1549: AIARE Avalanche Rescue

    1.00 Credits
    Utah State University

    AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear.
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