OUT 109 - Winter Wilderness Survival Skills

2 Credit Hour(s) • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: HWE 103, OUT 102, OUT 108, OUT 135
Emphasizes winter survival techniques in the nivean environment at or near timberline. Focuses on winter ecology, basic snow science, and avalanche safety and rescue in a backcountry setting. This course includes field days and an overnight in a snow cave.