OEAC 1180 - Mountaineering II

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The course emphasizes backcountry mountain travel in remote areas. Students will learn intermediate and advanced mountaineering skills pertaining to expeditionary mountain climbing. Topics include glacier travel, navigation, rock, snow and ice anchors, rock/ice/snow climbing, route finding, safety procedures, and backcountry travel. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)