May be taken more than once for credit. Development of cross-country and backcountry touring skills and skiing techniques in outdoor Alaska in the arctic environment. 3.0 CR Fees. Introduction to mountaineering for those with no or limited climbing experience. Instruction in equipment, knots, belay and rappel, ice axe use, and beginning rock and snow climbing with an emphasis on mountain safety.
Class meets alternating weeks.
Weekend field trips twice monthly. May be taken more than once for credit. Good physical condition to allow climbing in possible inclement weather. Condensed introduction to joys and challenges of ice climbing. Covers equipment, knots, belaying, rappeling, and ice climbing techniques.