ORL 162 — Mountaineering
An introductory course designed for students interested in learning basic competencies related to safe travel in alpine environments. Appropriate for aspiring guides, Search and Rescue team members, and recreational mountaineers. Content includes an introduction to the following skills and techniques: Equipment and clothing for the mountaineer, self-arrest, hiking techniques, ascending a fixed line, basic knots, navigation, mountain weather, basic first aid, seated glissade, and anchors and belay systems.