PEOL 251 - Rock Climbing 1

This course focuses on safety skills (e.g. belaying, equipment use, knots) and learning the basics of climbing andrappelling.
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PEOL 252 - Rock Climbing 2

The focus of this intermediate course is on improving fitness and developing climbing technique.
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PEOL 331 - Rock Climbing 3

This 2-credit course introduces you to outdoor rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park, with emphasis on gear placement and anchor building. Introductory rescue techniques (e.g. belay escapes, ascending a fixed rope) are introduced at our indoor rescue facility on campus.
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PEOL 341 - Introduction to Lead Climbing

Conducted at Skinner's Butte columns, this course covers the basics of traditional lead climbing techniques withemphasis on gear placement and anchor management.
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PEOL 288/361 - Mountaineering Preparation and Outing
Mountaineering Preparation and Outing courses are conducted in spring term andrequire instructor consent to register. Wilderness Survival and Backpacking 1 or equivalent experience are also required.
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PEOL 363 - Ice Climbing
Ice Climbing is conducted in fall term when the crevasses of Diller Glacierin theThree SistersWilderness area are free of snow. Instructor consent, Wilderness Survival and Backpacking 1 or equivalent are required. Enrollment priority is given to students active in the Outdoor Pursuits Leadership Program.
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