Telemark Skiing Skills Block

Beginning Telemark Skiing

OUT123- TELEMARK SKIING -- 1.0 CR, 25.0 CLOCK HRS

The skills of telemark, or backcountry nordic skiing techniques used on beginning to intermediate terrain, safe and efficient backcountry ski travel, leadership, and judgment development will be emphasized.

Intermediate Telemark Skiing

OUT134- INTERMEDIATE TELEMARK SKIING -- 1.0 CR, 22.5 CLOCK HRS

PREREQUISITE: OUT123/GRADE=D

This course provides instruction in intermediate telemark skiing techniques. Topics include ski travel on intermediate terrain. Safe and efficient backcountry telemark skills, judgment, leadership, communication, group handling, and telemark ski technique will be emphasized.

Expedition Leadership Telemark Skiing

OUT215- EXPEDITION LEADERSHIP: TELEMARK SKIING -- 2.0 CR, 52.5 CLOCK HRS

PREREQUISITE: OUT123/GRADE=D

Intermediate and advanced techniques of telemark skiing in the back country is emphasized during this field experience. Curriculum taught will focus on group leadership in a backcountry setting. Navigation and route selection, avalanche awareness and other safety concerns will be emphasized.

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Last modified: May 04, 2007