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| Intro to Backpacking PE 180, CRN 30332, 3 credits; Fee: $80 |
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| This class is designed for the novice who is just getting into backpacking. Topics covered include gear selection, trip planning, safety, nutrition, navigation, minimum impact techniques, and natural history. Class meets on campus and in the field. Course requires two (2) three-day, two-night backpacking trips in the Gila National Forest. Fee includes all food, sleeping bag, tent, backpack, stove, group gear and transportation. No previous experience necessary, but you must be willing and able to carry a 40-50 pound backpack over rugged terrain for several miles at a time. |
| Intro to Rock Climbing PE 117, CRN 30348, 1 credit, Fee: $75 |
| This class introduces students to the basics of rock climbing. An orientation class will cover the history, literature, equipment and components of safety systems, and more. Initial class followed by field experiences to climb. No prior experience necessary. Fee includes all gear. |
| Intermediate Backpacking PE 280, CRN 30333, 3 credits; Fee: $150 |
| This class is designed for those who have experience backpacking and want to challenge themselves on a 6 day backpacking trip in the Gila National Forest. Fee includes all food, sleeping bag, tent, backpack, stove, group gear and transportation. Instructor permission required. |
| Introduction to Rock Climbing - PE 117, CRN 11130, 1 credit Fee: $80.00 |
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| This class introduces students to the basics of rock climbing. An orientation class will cover the history, literature, equipment and components of safety systems, and more. Initial class followed by field experiences to climb. No prior experience necessary. Fee includes all gear. |
| Intermediate Rock Climbing - PE 280, CRN 11131, 3 credits, Fee $150 |
| This class is intended for those students who have successfully completed Introduction to Rock Climbing (PE 117) or who have previous experience. Students will gain skill in knot craft, safety systems, rope management, lead climbing and more. Requires some Saturday climbs, dates TBD during class meetings. Fee includes all gear. |
| Introduction to Backpacking - PE 180, CRN 21159, 3 credit Fee: $150.00 |
| This class is designed for the novice who is just getting into backpacking. Topics covered include gear selection, trip planning, safety, nutrition, navigation, minimum impact techniques, and natural history. Class meets on campus and in the field. Course requires two (2) three-day, two-night backpacking trips in the Gila National Forest. Fee includes all food, sleeping bag, tent, backpack, stove, group gear and transportation. No previous experience necessary, but you must be willing and able to carry a 40-50 pound backpack over rugged terrain for several miles at a time. |
| Scuba Diving - PE 180, CRN 11136, 2 credits; Fee $520 |
| Classes meet on Wednesdays from 3-5 August 21- September 29 with some weekend dives required. Open water certification in Balmohea, TX tentatively planned for September 27-29. Includes transportation, food, travel, course materials, face-to-face instruction, 4 open water dives, personal gear (you keep: quality snorkel, boots, fins, mask), rental gear (wetsuit, cylinder, regulator, BCD, SPG) and PADI certification. Upon course completion you will be able to rent gear and dive anywhere in the world! Has it been a while since you last dove? Need a refresher? Please call 538-6253 and we can get you set up with a refresher course! |
| Fundamentals of Search and Rescue- PE 180, CRN 11135, 1 credit, Fee:$80 |
| This course prepares students for Search and Rescue Field certification. Topics include navigation, gear, communications, safety, and search techniques. Course meets 4:00 August 20, then weekends of September 7-8, 14- 15 and 21-22. Upon completion of the course, participants will be ready to for field certification. |