ORL 145 - Intermediate Backcountry Ski And Snowboard

    Recent Professors
    Saylor Flett, Shane Koskinen
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ORL 145
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This class is designed for skiers and snowboarders who have some knowledge of principles related to safe travel in winter backcountry environments. Students will utilize knowledge from previous classes, personal experience, and course materials to make decisions for themselves and the groups they are participating with. Successful students will demonstrate an ability to make appropriate decisions based on information and data available to backcountry travelers. Students will also improve skills related to route selection, mapping, weather forecasting, avalanche forecasting, avalanche rescue, and group travel.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:00am–4:50pm, Fri 5:00pm–7:50pm, Sat Sun 8:00am–7:50pm, Tue 6:00pm–8:50pm