When: March 20
Description: This rock climbing class is for ALL levels. From just learning how to Belay to lead climbing. It is helpful if you have some rock climbing experience, but not necessary. Includes transportations, instruction, and gear.
Register by: March 17
When: March 20 & 21
Description: This class is for people who have had an introduction to mountaineering and want to learn more.
Pre-trip Meeting: March 18 at 5:00pm
Register by: March 15
When: April 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6pm-8pm in JRH202; April 24 and May 1 in the Field
Description: This class is taught by George Kessel, fly fish extraordinaire and owner of Four Rivers Fly shop. The class consists of four classroom days and two river days. Running you through the basics of fly casting, knot tying and stream craft with focus on entomolgy, tackle and enjoyment on the water.
Register by: April 5
When: April 8, 13, 15 from 8:30pm-10:30pm in the Grizzly Pool; April 20 and 22 from 5:00pm-8:00pm in the field; April 25 in the field (all day)
Description: This is a fundamentals of kayaking calss with the opportunity to get on moving water. Includes gear, instruction, and pool.
Register by: April 7
When: April 10-11
Description:Participants will explore a scenic section of the Flathead River and examine diversity of its riverside habitats. The trip is suitable for all levels and the instructors can provide basic canoeing instruction or help more advanced paddlers improve their skills. In addition to the cost of this trip, participants must have a Flathead Indian Reservation Permit with Camping Stamp. Includes canoes, transportation & instruction.
Pre-trip meeting: April 6 at 5pm in the Outdoor Program.
Register by: April 5
When:April 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 6-8pm at the Outdoor Program bench
Description: This is a hands on introduction to bicycle maintenance and mechanics. Students will be able to fine tune their derailleur's, brakes, bearings, and learn the art of wheel truing. Also, each student will obtain the knowledge needed to take their own bikes apart in order to clean, lube, and grease all the moving parts.Includes instruction, bench and tools.
Register by: April 12
When: April 16, 17, 18 from 9am - 5pm at Montana River Guides
Description:A three day course designed for raft guides, rescue professionals and private boaters, the SRT is a 20 plus hour class with a half day of classroom instruction followed by two plus days developing and practicing skills on the river. While the initial emphasis is safety & self rescue, the class offers an in-depth look at reading water, recognizing and avoiding hazards, quick rescue techniques, boat-based rescues, dealing with boat wraps and entrapments, technical rescue systems, and a variety of practical scenarios. We analyze footage of actual river rescues in the classroom and progress from a solid foundation of rescue skills and practice into rescue scenarios on the river. The class is challenging, fun and tailored to the students needs. A manual, test, patch, I.D. card, and certification are included.
Register by: April 9
When: April 18
Description:This class is designed for people who have had an introduction to kayaking class and are ready for the next step. Participants must have prior kayak experience. Includes instruction, transportation, and equipment.
Pre-trip meeting: April 14 at 5pm in the Outdoor Program.
Register by: April 14
When: May 4 and May 6 in the Grizzly Pool at 8:30pm-10:30pm
Description: This is a class that will teach and/or focus on the roll alone with kayaking. Many people have taken a kayak class or gone kayaking, but still do not have their "Eskimo roll" perfected. This is a class focused primarily on the roll, not on strokes etc. Includes gear and instruction.
Register by: May 3
When: May 8 from 1pm-4pm
Description:This class is designed for people who want some introduction or coaching with their playboating. Must have prior kayaking experience. Includes instruction, transportation, and equipment.
Register by: May 5
When: Jan. 26 and Jan. 28 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Outdoor Program.
Description: Getting into back-country skiing or snowboarding, or just need a refresher? Whether you are new to using a transceiver or simply wanting to refresh your skills, this hands on clinic will not only help you understand how your beacon works, but it will provide you with valuable skills that will help you keep safe in the back-country. Price includes instruction and transceivers (if needed).
Register by: January 25
When: Lectures - Tues, Feb. 2 and Wed, Feb. 3 from 7-9pm, North Underground Lecture Hall
Field Trip - Feb. 6 for snowmobilers; Feb. 7 for skiers and snowboarders
Description: This workshop consists of two evening lectures and a field trip. One field trip will be conducted for skiers and snowboarders and one will be conducted for snowmobilers. The workshop is essentially free; except there is a lift fee for the ski / snowboard field day. The one-way lift fee will be approximately $10. Skiers or snowboarders attending the field session must be able to easily negotiate intermediate slopes. Visit missoulavalanche.org for more information. There is no registration for the evening lectures and field trips will be organized at the end of the second lecture.
When: Two Trips! Jan. 30 or Feb. 6
Description: An easy way to get out, shape up and brighten up winter. The group will spend time snowshoeing with Lee Metzgar, retired wildlife biology professor. Lee acts as an interpretive naturalist for many Outdoor Program activities. Includes instruction, gear, & transportation.
Pre-Trip Meetings: 5pm at the ODP - Jan. 27 (class 1); Feb. 3 (class 2)
Register by: Jan. 26 (class 1); Feb. 2 (class 2)
When: Feb. 10 at 6pm in the Outdoor Program
Description: A one hour class on demonstrating and teaching people how to wax their boards and sharpen their edges. Includes instruction, ski bench time, a bar of wax and a stick of p-tex.
Register by: February 9
When: Four separate trips! Jan. 31, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, or March 6
Description: An easy way to get out, shape up and brighten up winter! The day begins with a review of basic cross country ski techniques and some practice exercises that can improve everyone's technique. We will then tour the cross country ski trail and check out some animal tracks and winter ecology along the way. This trip is designed for folks with no experience or XC skiers who desire to improve their skills. The group will be led by Lee Metzgar, retired wildlife biology professor. Price includes instruction, rentals, and transportation.
Pre-Trip Meetings: 5pm at the ODP on Jan. 27 (trip 1); Feb. 17 (trip 2); Feb. 24 (trip 3); March 3 (trip 4).
Register by: Jan. 26 (trip 1); Feb. 16 (trip 2); Feb. 23 (trip 3); March 2 (trip 4).
When: March 4, 9, 11 from 8:30pm-10:30pm in the Grizzly Pool; March 16, 18 and 21 in the field
Description: This is a fundamentals of kayaking calss with the opportunity to get on moving water. Includes gear, instruction, and pool.
Register by: March 3
When: March 6
Description: This class will be an introduction to mountaineering. Learn about trip planning, gear, anchors, rope travel, how to self arrest, self belay, and how to safely travel in the mountains. Includes instruction, gear, and transportation.
Pre-trip meeting: Mar. 4 at 5pm in the Outdoor Program.
Register by: March 3
The UM Outdoor Program conducts activities under special permit with the US Forest Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Bureau of Land Management. The UM Outdoor Program is partners with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and a member of the American Canoe Association, Trout Unlimited, The Access Fund and the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
