Spring 2013 courses

An introduction to the professional expectations, responsibilities and global opportunities in adventure education. Topics include the meaning of adventure education, clients and settings, the difference between personal recreation and professional preparation, environmental and social impacts, public land resources, and international trends. Two weekend field outing experiences are included. This course is required for the OLER degree.
 

Instructor: Staff                    Limit: 12
Start Date: 1/9                     Lab Fee: $40.00
End Date: 2/27
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Field Classes: Sundays, January 27 and February 10 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

This course is designed for the beginning climber or for the climber who needs a review of the basics of TOP ROPE climbing in an indoor climbing gym setting. This course will cover the topics and skills necessary to safely boulder, top rope, and lead climbing at the HHPC climbing wall. Topics include safety, knots, belaying and basic climbing technique. In addition, this course is designed to improve the climbing ability and fitness level of those enrolled. Physical participation is required and students are encouraged to work at their own pace. This course is suitable for all ability levels. Must be 18 years or older to register.

Instructor: Staff                     Limit: 12
Start Date: 1/15                    Lab Fee: $45.00 (HHPC Membership)
End Date: 1/31
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

This course is designed to cover the skills necessary for extended winter camping and travel in the backcountry on snowshoes or backcountry/telemark skis. Basic ski and snowshoe technique will be taught. The class will cover the skills, theory and practices related to winter camping. Student will learn winter equipment selection and usage, snow shelter construction, stoves and cooking, cold related illnesses and avalanche safety.

Instructor: Staff                     Limit: 10
Start Date: 1/15                    Lab Fee: $80.00 (Food, Equip, Trans)
End Date: 2/19
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Field Sessions: Saturdays, January 26 & February 9 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Overnight Trip: Friday, February 15 through Sunday, February 17

This course is designed for students who will be working with groups in the backcountry setting at a professional level. Course content will address the issues of long-term patient care, survival skills and backcountry rescue techniques. Class will be heavily field and scenario based. Upon successful completion, students will be certified as Wilderness First Responders and in CPR through Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC). This class is required for the OLER degree. The class begins online on February 4 and culminates with the practicals and classroom session from Saturday March 9- Wednesday March 13 on the SJC Main Campus.

Instructor: Josh Stratman                     Limit: 18
Start Date: 2/4 (Online Class Begins)    Lab Fee: $300.00 (Certification, Books)
End Date: 3/9
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Online February 4 to March 8, Classroom March 9 to 13

This class will cover winter backcountry travel, safety and equipment while using the comfort and convenience of a Backcountry Yurt. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn to make turns in the untracked powder, assess snow stability and route selection. Participants should have some ski/snowboarding experience and be able to carry a backpack while on skis or snowshoes.

Instructor: Staff                     Limit: 8
Start Date: 1/28                    Lab Fee: $120.00(Yurt, Food, Equip, Trans)
End Date: 2/3
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Monday, January 28 from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Overnight Trip: Friday, February 1 to Sunday, February 3

Learn to dive! This course gives you the skills and certification card you need to dive in any ocean in the world. The OLER Program is teaming up with Trinity Diving to bring you this exceptional opportunity to earn your PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Certification. The class will teach new divers how to enjoy diving, and how to be a safe and confident diver. The class will take each new skill at students pace to learn how to dive without stress or pressure. This course includes open water dives at the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa NM, academic lessons, and confined water training at the Farmington Aquatics Center. Lab fees include all Certification Fees, Books, Lessons, Equipment, Permit Fees, Pool entry fees. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the Blue Hole, Lodging and Food while in Santa Rosa.

Start Date: 2/7                     Limit: 10
End Date: 3/2                      Lab Fee: $260.00 (See description above)
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Thursdays 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
Pool Sessions: Saturdays, February 9, 16, 23 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Open Water Overnight Trip: Friday, March 1 to Saturday, March 2

Designed to teach the basics of the avalanche phenomenon. Students will learn how to recognize potential hazards and how to evaluate snow pack conditions. The use of avalanche beacons, probe lines and searching techniques will be covered both in classroom sessions and in the field through simulated rescue situations. Upon successful completion of course students will be certified as Avalanche Level 1 through American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE).

Instructor: Staff                     Limit: 12
Start Date: 2/22                    Lab Fee: $80.00 (Cert, Equip, Trans from Durango)
End Date: 2/24
Location: TBD
Classroom Dates: Friday, February 22 in Farmington from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Field Sessions: Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Introduces students to the basic skills of high alpine technical mountaineering. A broad range of skills and knowledge that are essential to the practice of mountaineering will be covered. Topics include the alpine environment, route finding and navigation, movement over snow, ice, and rock, rope systems, equipment selection, safety, and evacuation procedures.

Instructor: Staff                     Limit: 10
Start Date: 3/19                    Lab Fee: $80.00 (Food, Equip, Trans)
End Date: 4/9
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Field Sessions: Saturdays, March 23 and 30 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Overnight Trip: Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7

The course will begin with a brief review of the history, purpose, and application of Experiential Education before transitioning to specific activities involved with the Ex Ed Theory and the High Challenge Course. Topics include equipment, individual element description and safety, belay techniques, activity introduction and framing, spotting techniques, instructor awareness, activity variations and introductory processing, inspection, maintenance, emergency procedures, participant screening, accident reporting, and rescue skills. The class will delve further into the use of experiential education in all educational settings through projects, challenges, readings, field trips discussions and personal experience.

Instructor: Marcel Bieg                     Limit: 18
Start Date: 3/20                               Lab Fee: $40.00 (Equip, Trans)
End Date: 4/24
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Field Sessions: Sundays, March 24 and 31, Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Kayak Touring and Sea Kayaking. The class will consist of classroom, pool and lake time and will cover topics including but not limited to kayak navigation, waves, tides and currents, ocean and lake environments, weather, packing, rescues, safety, expedition planning and much more. Depending on conditions this class can earn students a ACA Level III or IV Card of completion.

Instructor: Marcel Bieg                    Limit: 10
Start Date: 4/4                                Lab Fee: $20.00 (Equip, Trans, Pool Fees)
End Date: 4/27
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Thursdays, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Field Session: Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Designed for the experienced climber who wishes to gain the knowledge and skill to safely "lead climb" in an indoor and outdoor setting. This course will cover the topics and skills necessary to safely LEAD climb at the HHPC climbing wall. Other topics will include; a review of the basics, lead-climbing safety, belaying the leader, lead climbing technique, falling and advanced climbing technique. This course is designed to improve the climbing ability and fitness level of those enrolled. Prerequisites: OLER 155, OLER 156 or permission of program coordinator.

Instructor: Staff                    Limit: 10
Start Date: 4/8                     Lab Fee: $60.00 (Food, Equip, Trans)
End Date: 4/14
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom Dates: Monday, April 8 from 5:30 pm to 9:30pm
Overnight Trip: Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14

This course is aimed at trip leaders, boaters paddling on more challenging whitewater, and anyone desiring opportunities to develop their rescue skills. Critical judgment and rescue awareness, impacting both personal and group safety are emphasized throughout the course. Although new technical skills will be taught, this class focuses on developing judgment and applying skills in rescue scenarios. Scope and content of the course will vary, based upon participant needs, interests and experience. This is a ACA sanctioned class and participants who complete the training will receive an ACA Card of completion for SWR level III, IV, V based on performance and aptitude.

Instructor: Marcel Bieg                    Limit: 15
Start Date: 5/3                                Lab Fee: $40.00(Cert, Equip)
End Date: 5/5
Location: HHPC Room
Classroom and Field Dates: Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm