Sierra College Backingpacking and Rock Climbing Class information
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P.E. 076 - BACKPACKING


Basics of minimum impact camping and wilderness safety with maximum personal comfort and enjoyment. Emphasizes "leave-no-trace" camping skills, wilderness navigation, shelter use and site selection, menu planning, backcountry cooking, wilderness medicine, clothing and equipment selection, group dynamics and leadership. Two field trips required. May be taken four times for credit.

Units: 2

Transfer: CSU/UC* 

ROCKLIN CAMPUS

18341

G 201

FRI

03/16/07 - 05/11/07

900am-1205pm

22 / 23

0 / 10

Open

R. VALDEZ

 

(2 units) Mar 16-May 11; req wkend field trips TBA; materials fee $15.60

P.E. 077 - BEGINNING ROCK CLIMBING

Covers various aspects of climbing including: how to use rope systems and other climbing gear safely, how to tie and use various knots, belaying techniques, call signals, balance, climbing techniques, footwork, flexibility, and rapelling. May be taken four times for credit.

Units: 2

 

Transfer: CSU/UC* 

 

ROCKLIN CAMPUS

Course Code

Bld / Rm

Days

Dates

Hours

Enrolled / Capacity

Wait List

Status

Instructor

26523

G 201

FRI

01/19/07 - 03/09/07

900am-150pm

22 / 25

3 / 10

Open

R. VALDEZ

 

Jan 19-Mar 09; 1st class and all following classes meet at Sacramento Pipeworks; 116 N. 16th St.,Sacramento 95814-0618,lab hrs TBA; Estimated cost (books, rental equip) to student $100+: Lab hrs. to be assigned; no class Feb 16.