FYS 1058 - Climbing Mountains

Hours: 3
Forget the analogies, and pass on the virtual experiences. Focus on the very real endeavor of getting one’s body to the top of an actual geologic cliff, peak or summit. Examining the many aspects of climbing including: the geology of cliffs and mountains, the biomechanics of training, the psychology of risk taking and perseverance, the physiology of going to altitude, the cultures that live in mountains, and the techniques of actually climbing. Includes two optional climbing field trips.
Corequisites: LFW 1004

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FYS 1058 - Climbing Mountains