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January 2-10 (course meets from 8 am- 5pm, with full day/night scenario on Jan 8th)
$450 NAU students/ $495 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $540 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 216 — 3 Credits
WFR has long been recognized as the standard in wilderness medical training for guides, trip leaders and outdoor professionals. This 80-hour WFR course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. Students will learn patient stabilization, treatment, and evacuation with special attention to extended patient care. The class culminates with an overnight mock scenario that gives students practical, hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a WFR completion card valid for 3 years and an American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR card valid for 2 years. Our curriculum meets the Wilderness Medical Society’s recommended minimum course topics for WFR.
January 31th
$5 NAU students/ $7 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $10 Community (why the difference?)
Having you thought about taking a kayaking class or trip, but not sure if it’s for you? Stop by the Wall Aquatic Center for this two-three hour clinic providing an introduction to kayaking. You will have the opportunity to try out a kayak and learn the basics of maneuver a hard shell kayak.
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7
$155 NAU students/ $170.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $186 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 210 — 1 Credit
Held in the controlled setting of the Wall Aquatic Center, this hands-on course is an ideal way to learn kayak maneuvering skills (including the roll), kayaking terminology, equipment use, and safety practices associated with kayaking.
Feb 12-14; Feb 20-21 (Two weekend sessions)
$200 NAU students/ $220 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $240 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 214 — 2 Credits
The Challenge Course is a series of adventure-based learning activities designed to facilitate a unique Community building experience. Students will learn how to facilitate teambuilding activities and high element challenges, monitor safety, conduct debriefs, understand hardware, and how to set-up/take-down the challenge course.
Feb 12-15 (Presidents’ Day Weekend)
$TBA (why the difference?)
Looking for more snow? Join NAU Outdoors as we explore the Telluride Ski Resort of Colorado. This trip will include transportation, lift passes, instruction, and lodging. Open to beginner and more advanced riders, this trip will be an excellent way to hone your skills in alpine skiing or snowboarding.
Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 (Monday nights)
$290 NAU students/ $319 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $348 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
This 20 hour course will address the basic skills necessary to manage an instructional program at a climbing facility. Upon successful completion of the course the participants will receive the AMGA/CWA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification.
Date: TBA (FEB 19-21)
$TBA (why the difference?)
PRM 225 — 1 Credit
This course developed using AAA level 1 certification guidelines, and will cover the following: Identify avalanche terrain; Identify basic grain types, weak layers and strong layers; Perform field tests to determine snowpack stability/instability; Recognize weather and terrain factors contributing to instability; Perform rescue through fast and efficient transceiver use; Apply safe-travel techniques; and Understand factors contributing to human error in decision-making.
The format used for level 1 training courses generally entail three consecutive days (33% classroom, 66% field). Certification is based on satisfactory completion of both written and practical examinations.
Feb 26-28 (Course will be held in the renowned White Tanks Mountain Bike Park- Phoenix area)
$215 NAU students/ $236.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $258 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 213 — 1 Credit
This field-based, hands-on course is designed for beginners, but open to all, and is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of mountain biking. An experientially-based course focusing on the basic principles of mountain biking including safety, technical skills, trail etiquette and trail protection. The course is held in the Phoenix area at White Tanks, a nationally respected mountain bike destination.
Feb 26-28
$215 NAU students/ $236.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $258 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 209 — 1 Credit
This introductory backpacking course is a field-based, hands-on backcountry excursion focusing on the basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips and to interact with natural / cultural history of the area visited. Students will backpack in the Superstition Mountains, a desert mountain Wilderness Area near Phoenix while learning basic backpacking techniques, natural/cultural history of the area, and Leave No Trace principles. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, Leave No Trace minimum impact principles, and sound decision-making are all introduced as foundational skills for safe and responsible backcountry travel in this course.
March 5-7 (Friday evening, 6-10, Sat & Sun 8 am- 5 pm)
$175 NAU students/ $192.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $210 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
The 20-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed to train people to cope with basic wilderness hazards and medical emergencies and is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast who wants a more wildness specific approach to first aid. The curriculum for this course includes American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR.
March 8th, 1-3 pm
Free!
Join NAU Outdoors on the Pedway (Fieldhouse rain location) for an opportunity to gear up, or gear down for Spring! This is a great place to sell off your old board or trade that old bike for a new jacket. Local vendors will be on hand to unload season closeouts.
March 9th, 4-8 pm
$30 NAU students/ $33 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $36 Community (why the difference?)
Having you thought about taking a rock climbing class or trip, but not sure if it’s for you? This clinic is designed to expose students to the sport of outdoor rock climbing, providing the very basics in approach, climbing technique, and safety. Equipment, instruction, and transportation to the Pit are provided.
San Juan River Kayaking Trip (Beginner to Intermediate)| Top
March 15th-18th
$385 NAU students/ $423.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $462 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 210 — 1 Credit
This beginning to intermediate kayaking adventure traverses 26 miles of the famous San Juan River from
March 14-22, March 15-18 ON THE RIVER (course meets from 8 am- 5pm when not on the RIVER)
$TBA (expect around $700)
PRM 216 — 3 Credits
This course embraces the “wilderness” of WFR, by providing three days of instruction and hands-on scenarios on the San Juan River. WFR has long been recognized as the standard in wilderness medical training for guides, trip leaders and outdoor professionals. This 80-hour WFR course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. Students will learn patient stabilization, treatment, and evacuation with special attention to extended patient care. The class will meet three days on the NAU campus, then spend three days paddling the San Juan River, then return to campus for two days for wrap-up. The course will contain a mock scenario that gives students practical, hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a WFR completion card valid for 3 years and an American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR card valid for 2 years. Our curriculum meets the Wilderness Medical Society’s recommended minimum course topics for WFR.
March 15-19
$465 NAU students/ $511.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $558 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 212 — 1 Credit
Spend a week climbing in this amazingly unique high
March 26-28 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$225 NAU students/ $247.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $270 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 210 — 1 Credit
This trip is designed to be an advanced beginner to intermediate kayaking course that will allow individuals to excel in an advanced white water setting We will work on fundamentals of reading water, paddle techniques, catching eddies, ferrying, surfing, and scouting and running rapids. Paddle a whitewater kayak or an inflatable kayak and enjoy the whitewater, beautiful desert scenery, unique wildlife viewing opportunities as well as archeological sites, the Verde hot springs and beautiful Arizona beach camping.
March 27-28
$90 NAU students/ $99 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $108 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 215 — 1 Credit
This intense workshop is designed to help outdoor educators move participants into deeper inter- and intra-personal levels where they will be motivated to make significant life changes.
March 26-28
$360 NAU students/ $396 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $432 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
This introductory course is focused on technical rope and safety skills. The purpose of this course is to enable students in outdoor education/leadership to understand institutional standards in setting ascending and descending rope systems.
March 26-28 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$250 NAU students/ $275 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $300 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 209 — 1 Credit
This introductory backpacking course is a field-based, hands-on backcountry excursion focusing on the basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips and to interact with natural / cultural history of the area visited. Havasupai Falls offers a unique setting to relax and observe natural beauty, geology, plants, and animals found in the Havasupai oasis. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, Leave No Trace minimum impact principles, and sound decision-making are all introduced as foundational skills for responsible backcountry travel.
March 9th, 4-8 pm
$30 NAU students/ $33 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $36 Community (why the difference?)
Having you thought about taking a canyoneering or caving trip, but were uncomfortable with lowering yourself off a cliff while attached to a rope? This clinic is designed to expose students to the technique of rappelling. Emphasis will be placed on safe practices, equipment, basic skills to rappel. This course will be held outdoors- equipment and instruction are provided.
April 2-4
$215 NAU students/ $236.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $258 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 219 — 1 Credit
Primitive Living Skills is intended as a hands-on course focusing on the basic skills necessary to “feel at home” in the wilderness. Using lecture, examinations of aboriginal techniques, and experiential training in the field, students will gain firsthand knowledge of how to make shelter, build tools, light fire, and be more prepared for treks into the wilderness. The first class is held on campus. The remaining two days are held in the field.
April 9-11
$240 NAU students/ $264 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $288 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
The course will be conducted inside at Vertical Relief on day one and outside - on real rock - on day two. Students will have ample time to practice their skills with other beginner climbers, focusing on safety practices, equipment use, climbing technique, belaying, and rappelling.
Sep 25–27 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$225 NAU students/ $247.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $270Community (why the difference?)
PRM 210 — 1 Credit
Using a field-based, hands-on approach, students will learn the basics of white water boating on the scenic Salt River. Emphasis will be placed on safe practices, boating equipment, maneuvering techniques, and swift water science. The type of boats (large rafts or inflatable duckies) used will depend on water levels and student preferences.
April 9-11
$200 NAU students/ $220 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $240 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 204 — 1 Credit
This course is designed to expose students to unique subterranean environments. This field-base course focuses on safety, equipment, basic caving techniques, cave conservation/geology, and Leave No Trace principles. Topics are covered both inside and outside of the cave.
April 13th
$5 NAU students/ $7 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $10 Community (why the difference?)
Think camp food needs to be “blah”? Stop by this one hour clinic where NAU Outdoors will give you some secret recipes for making your next backcountry meal gourmet.
April 10 &17th- Two consecutive Saturdays
$175 NAU students/ $192.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $210 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
April 16-18
$500 NAU students/ $550 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $600 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 212 — 1 Credit
April 16-18 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$250 NAU students/ $275 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $300 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 209 — 1 Credit
April 17-18
$215 NAU students/ $236.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $258 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 399 — 1 Credit
Join Ethno-Botanist Mike Masek as he shares his knowledge and years of experience working with plants, especially those of Northern Arizona. This class introduces students to the varied health benefits of wild plants, including safety procedures, identification, and harvesting. After spending time in the field identifying plants, students learn to make salves and tinctures from the plants harvested.
Nov 7–8
$155 NAU students/ $170.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $186 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 221 — 1 Credit
Land navigation does not need to be a mystery or dependant on the batteries in your GPS. This two-day course will teach students how to navigate in the outdoors using a map and compass.
April 20th
$5 NAU students/ $7 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $10 Community (why the difference?)
Need a little guidance on getting your mountain bike tuned up for spring? NAU Outdoors will provide tools and basic repair equipment, plus instruction on how to fix your bike.
April 23-25 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$250 NAU students/ $275 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $300 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 209 — 1 Credit
This introductory - intermediate backpacking course is a field-based, hands-on backcountry excursion focusing on the basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips and to interact with natural / cultural history of the area visited. The Grand Canyon offers unique geology, animal and plant life, which will be a key component of this class. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, Leave No Trace minimum impact principles, and sound decision-making are all introduced as foundational skills for safe and responsible backcountry travel in this course. The course is open to all, but the Hermit trail is a strenuous hike, and proficient physical fitness is recommended.
April 23-25 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$385 NAU students/ $423.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $462 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 203 — 1 Credit
Come join us for this once-in-a-lifetime, 3-day trip on the Diamond Down stretch of the famous Colorado River. White water rapids, waterfalls, swimming, hiking, geology and some of the best sunsets you’ve ever seen are only a few of the things you will experience on this trip. WFR refresher will be conducted prior to, during, and after running the river. The 20 hour refresher course will provide the learner will a level of knowledge and skill that will allow them to treat medical and traumatic emergencies while in the backcountry. The class will be a mix of lecture and hands on scenarios that will culminate in a full scale scenario where all the knowledge learned will come to fruition. The Wilderness First Responder certificate is considered the standard of medical training for guides, wilderness educators and the average wilderness enthusiast.
April 24-25
$200 NAU students/ $220 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $240 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 211 — 1 Credit
This 20-hour field-based workshop prepares participants to become instructors of the Leave No Trace (LNT) curriculum. LNT is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to ethical backcountry travel and wilderness use. Ever wonder the impact of campfires or the importance of leaving natural and cultural items in the wild? If so, this class is for you. While in the field, participants will develop lesson plans and provide outreach by teaching LNT to local outdoor enthusiasts.
April 29-May 1 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$285 NAU students/ $313.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $342 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 209 — 1 Credit
This intermediate backpacking course is a field-based, hands-on, backcountry excursion focusing on the skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips and to interact with natural / cultural history of the area visited. The Grand Gulch of southern Utah is a slick rock canyon, offering ancient cliff dwellings, natural arches, and unique geological formations. Because of the distance covered and the terrain encountered, this course is recommended for those who have backpacked before or those with solid physical fitness. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, Leave No Trace minimum impact principles, and sound decision-making are all covered as foundational skills for responsible backcountry travel in this course.
April 29- May 1 (course leaves early Friday morning)
$285 NAU students/ $313.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $342 Community(why the difference?)
PRM 213 — 1 Credit
This is an experientially-based course focusing on intermediate skills of mountain biking, in one of the premier destinations of the sport, Moab Utah. Topics include safety, technical skills, trail etiquette, and trail development. Participants are required to have their own bike and helmet.
April 30- May 1
$215 NAU students/ $236.50 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $258 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 218 — 1 Credit
Outdoor Survival is intended as a hands-on course focusing on the basic skills necessary to help cope with a short-term survival situation and, more importantly, the strategies necessary to avoid one in the first place. Using lecture, examinations of real-life survivors, and experiential training in the field, students will gain firsthand knowledge of how to make shelter, locate water, signal for help, light a fire in wet weather, and be prepared for treks into the wilderness. The first class is held on campus. The remaining two days are held in the field.
May 1, 8-14 (course meets from 8 am- 5pm, with full day/night scenario on May 12th)
$450 NAU students/ $495 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $540 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 216 — 3 Credits
WFR has long been recognized as the standard in wilderness medical training for guides, trip leaders and outdoor professionals. This 80-hour WFR course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. Students will learn patient stabilization, treatment, and evacuation with special attention to extended patient care. The class culminates with an overnight mock scenario that gives students practical, hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a WFR completion card valid for 3 years and an American Heart Association - Healthcare Provider CPR card valid for 2 years. Our curriculum meets the Wilderness Medical Society’s recommended minimum course topics for WFR.
May 12-17
$TBA (expect $500).
PRM432 — 3 Credits
This 4.5-day river trip traverses the famous Salt River located in the heart of Arizona. We will begin our journey on campus, working on basic skills in the controlled environment of the Wall Aquatic Center. During this adventure you’ll explore ruins and petroglyphs, run playful white water rapids and study local natural history. You’ll be learning the essential skills needed to rig your own trip from start to finish, become a commercial river guide, read water, row a raft, conduct swift water rescues, and much more.
May 10-14 (8 am- 5 pm)
$200 NAU students/ $220 NAU Faculty and Staff/ $240 Community (why the difference?)
PRM 214 — 2 Credits
The Challenge Course is a series of adventure-based learning activities designed to facilitate a unique Community building experience. Students will learn how to facilitate teambuilding activities and high element challenges, monitor safety, conduct debriefs, understand hardware, and how to set-up/take-down the challenge course.
NAU Outdoors strives to promote learning through adventure to all people and sets prices at a level to cover cost and to be financially responsible. However, as part of Northern Arizona University, whose mission is to “provide an outstanding undergraduate residential education…” we feel compelled to make our offerings as accessible as possible to the students of NAU.
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