• OEAC 1258: SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This is a beginning level course for students interested in lift-served downhill skiing or snowboarding. Students will practice safe ski and snowboard techniques for resort skiing and snowboarding. The course will also present an overview of equipment, proper clothing, waxing and risk management techniques. All clothing and ski or snowboard equipment must meet instructor approval and must be provided by the student. (2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 1287: OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course exploses students to the foundations of rock climbing outdoors. Students will have opportunities to climb on granite, sandstone, and limestone that will develop new skills in the areas of sport climbing, traditional climbing, belaying and following a lead climber, protection placement, lead climbing theory, mock leading, and toprope anchor construction. (2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 1288: MOUNTAIN BIKING

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This off-road bicycle-riding course will cover basic riding technique, maintenance, risk management, and clothing and equipment selection. It is recommended that students have some experience riding off-road terrain ranging from two-track jeep roads to technical single-track and the physical ability to ride distances of 10-20 miles on trail. The course will include a weekend, mountain-bike trip. (2 Lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 1380: OUTDOOR MULTI-SPORT

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This aerobically intensive outdoor activity course introduces students to a variety of non-motorized travel skills in outdoor settings such as wilderness trails, lakes, and reservoirs. Students learn fundamentals of trail-running, mountain-biking, flatwater canoeing and paddle boarding, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Students will also learn to manage risks associated with each sport, including how to select and properly maintain equipment. Each student should expect ongoing verbal coaching and feedback throughout the course as well as written performance evaluations. (2 lab, 4 lab, 6 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 1400: AVALANCHE LEVEL 1

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue protocol. The course is designed for those new to travel in avalanche terrain. Instruction will increase avalanche awareness and safety for participants in all forms of winter recreation: snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Students will spend about 8 hours in the classroom and about 16 hours outdoors in the snow. This course is taught in partnership with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) and successful students will receive a certificate of completion for the AIARE Level - 1 Avalanche Training. (.5 lect., 1 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 2020: MOUNTAINEERING

  4.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  Along with a wide range of mountaineering techniques, this course prepares students in map-reading and route finding, minimum-impact camping and first aid. Safety, judgment, leadership skills, and environmental ethics are stressed. While this course will focus on outdoor skills, expedition behavior will be part of the course curriculum. Students will learn to live and work closely with classmates. Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, respect for others and the environment and a willingness to work hard will be critical to success. Students should expect ongoing verbal coaching and feedback throughout the course, as well as verbal performance summaries at the end of each section. This course may be repeated once in a different location. (1-5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 2025: WILDERNESS NAVIGATION

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This field-based course introduces basic techniques of land-based wilderness navigation. Students will use topographic maps, compasses and handheld GPS units for backcountry travel. Topics will include: map reading, routefinding, triangulation, minimum impact travel, trip planning, documentation, and fitness considerations for backcountry travel. (2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 2030: WILDERNESS BACKPACKING

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course teaches wilderness users to practice responsible habits that promote the health and safety of self and others. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of outdoor leadership, teamwork and expedition behavior. Students will learn to live and travel in the wilderness within a framework of personal safety and care of the environment. Students will develop an awareness of how to apply "Leave No Trace" philosophy to their lives beyond the course. Students will apply principles of environmental ethics during the wilderness experience. This course may be repeated once if in a different location. (1-5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 2031: COMBINED EXPEDITIONS

  4.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This expedition-based course emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skill development. Various offerings of this course include both land and water sections highlighting wilderness travel skills such as: backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, backcountry skiing or snowboarding, sailing, sea kayaking, mountaineering, canyoneering, horseback riding and packing, mountain-biking or rock-climbing. Students will learn to live and work closely with their course mates. Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, respect for others and the environment, and a willingness to work hard will be critical to success. Students should expect ongoing verbal coaching and feedback throughout the course, as well as performance summaries at the end of each section. When this course is offered in conjunction with NOLS, NOLS permission is a prerequisite. As part of the NOLS semester, this course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 2050, G&R 2050, and on select NOLS semesters with HLED 2010 or 2015. This course may be repeated once in a different location. (1-5 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• OEAC 2058: BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

  1.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This is an intermediate level course for students with previous experience in downhill skiing or snowboarding. Students will practice back-county snow travel using their choice of alpine touring skis, telemark skis, or a split snowboard. Students will learn to use climbing skins, route-find, and assess avalanche hazards in mountainous terrain. The course will also present an overview of equipment, proper clothing, waxing and risk management techniques for winter backcountry travel in the mountains. All clothing and ski or snowboard equipment must meet instructor approval and must be provided by the student. (2 lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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