WLD 117B - Intermediate Mountaineering

    Recent Professors
    Timothy D. Mincey, Nate Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    WLD 117A with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to provide students with necessary intermediate skills to lead groups and travel safely and efficiently in an alpine environment. Students will enhance the skills learned in the Beginning Mountaineering class and be introduced to intermediate alpine mountaineering skills. Topics include decision-making and risk management, intermediate snow, rock and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel and glissading techniques, crevasse rescue, mechanical advantage raising systems, and expedition planning. This course is designed for students to be able to successfully complete the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Alpine Guides Course. *UC unit/course limit
    Usually Held
    Sat Sun 8:00am–4:50pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7:00am–6:50pm