|  Mountains
& Rock at the Alpine Campus
Mountains offer the solace of magnitude
and the lure of wildness. We offer a variety of course which will
get you into the mountains!
Mountain
Orientation (OUT 111)
We head into the field for a concentrated field experience
in the Colorado mountain environment. Emphasis is
on backpacking skills, safety procedures, ecology, geology, geography and
group dynamics.  Rock Climbing I (
PED150)
This course introduces rock climbing, building
skills in rope handling, knots and balance climbing on a variety
of rock faces. Rappelling and rescue techniques will be emphasized
along with safety procedures.
Rock Climbing
II (PED 151)
Anchor placements, rope management, climbing systems and
seconding leader climbs are covered in this course. Emphasis is on
development of intermediate rock climbing skills.
We often combine
Rock I & II and offer students a five day intensive rock course,
where you learn the fundamentals of setting top ropes, lead climbing,
and techniques associated with safe climbing practices.
 Basic Mountaineering
(PED 157)
Covered in this course are basic skills required for
mountaineering which include route finding, snow and ice protection, ice-axe use,
and techniques necessary for safe and efficient non-technical mountain
travel in the alpine environment. Development of judgment relating
to groups traveling in the mountain environment will be emphasized.
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