Teaches courses in Telemark skiing, Cross country skiing, Winter camping, Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Mountain biking, Canoeing, Outdoor Leadership, and Careers in Recreation. Certified Professional Ski Instructor and Backcountry Mountain Guide. Programs can also be scheduled for special group gatherings. The Department of Recreation Education offers extended expedition experiences. Students spend a week mountain biking, a week of backpacking, and a week of canoeing and white water rafting on the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Participants travel through geological wonders and visit ancient Native American sites.
Students need to be in excellent physical condition to participate. A two part trip held during Christmas break in the Tetons. The first trip is four day long before Christmas. The second part is six days long between New Year's Day and the beginning of Winter Semester. Students travel on back country skis, carry packs and pull gear sleds.