PRTW 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 16 only. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell

  • Class Number: 1517
  • Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $85.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 16 only. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Aug 28 only. Field trip Sept 20 - 22. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)

  • Class Number: 11482
  • Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $99.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Aug 28 only. Field trip Sept 20 - 22. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 22, 29 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 6pm-8pm.. No camping. This class is designed to introduce students to basic kayaking equipment, strokes, skills and river safety. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I

  • Class Number: 5007
  • Instructor: BISGROVE, BRENT W
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $38.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 22, 29 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 6pm-8pm.. No camping. This class is designed to introduce students to basic kayaking equipment, strokes, skills and river safety. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1332 - 001 Canoe Labyrinth Canyon


This class will focus on the basics of canoeing, hiking and camping while learning Leave No Trace backcountry travel ethics. The field portion of this class will take place over Fall Break October 9 – 13th. Students will also learn about the natural and human history of the canyon. Attention will be given to contemporary resource management challenges and current user conflicts. In addition, the course will focus on risk management, consumerism, and environmental ethics. The field trip involves being outdoors in a desert environment, being on the river in canoes the entire trip and camping in tents in undeveloped campsites along the river. Expect daytime temperatures between 50 to75 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 25 to 40 degrees. The field trip involves extensive canoeing and some hiking, and this may be physically challenging to some. Students should be in decent physical condition with the ability to walk 4 miles and swim 200 yards. Travel will normally be at a conservative pace, although adjustments due to weather or other conditions may be needed. Students are responsible for supplying their own meals, cooking equipment and camping gear which can all be rented from Outdoor Adventures on campus. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. For additional information contact Tim White at Tim.white@utah.edu.

PRTW 1332 - 001 Canoe Labyrinth Canyon

  • Class Number: 13792
  • Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
  • Component: Field Studies
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $155.00
  • Seats Available: 11

This class will focus on the basics of canoeing, hiking and camping while learning Leave No Trace backcountry travel ethics. The field portion of this class will take place over Fall Break October 9 – 13th. Students will also learn about the natural and human history of the canyon. Attention will be given to contemporary resource management challenges and current user conflicts. In addition, the course will focus on risk management, consumerism, and environmental ethics. The field trip involves being outdoors in a desert environment, being on the river in canoes the entire trip and camping in tents in undeveloped campsites along the river. Expect daytime temperatures between 50 to75 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 25 to 40 degrees. The field trip involves extensive canoeing and some hiking, and this may be physically challenging to some. Students should be in decent physical condition with the ability to walk 4 miles and swim 200 yards. Travel will normally be at a conservative pace, although adjustments due to weather or other conditions may be needed. Students are responsible for supplying their own meals, cooking equipment and camping gear which can all be rented from Outdoor Adventures on campus. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. For additional information contact Tim White at Tim.white@utah.edu.

PRTW 1340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. This course will be taking place down in the Uinta Mountains. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 20 only. Field trip on Aug 23 - 25. Overnight camping. This introductory class is designed for students to unplug, let go, and find their Zen in a nature based setting Focusing on forgetting about “what’s next”, making the connection between mind, body, and spirit and how we can more freely do this in nature by having a full sensory experience through sights, sounds, smells, etc. Students will also learn about camping (w/LNT) and making healthy living and lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry level paddle boarding, hiking, as well as incorporating and practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, cooking outdoor, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will be covered in this class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTW 1340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga

  • Class Number: 12403
  • Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $99.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. This course will be taking place down in the Uinta Mountains. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 20 only. Field trip on Aug 23 - 25. Overnight camping. This introductory class is designed for students to unplug, let go, and find their Zen in a nature based setting Focusing on forgetting about “what’s next”, making the connection between mind, body, and spirit and how we can more freely do this in nature by having a full sensory experience through sights, sounds, smells, etc. Students will also learn about camping (w/LNT) and making healthy living and lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry level paddle boarding, hiking, as well as incorporating and practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, cooking outdoor, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will be covered in this class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php