nols course catalog summer 2014

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THE LEADER IN WILDERNESS EDUCATION

FREDRIK NORRSELL

National Outdoor Leadership School284 Lincoln StreetLander, Wyoming 82520-2848www.nols.edu | [email protected]: (800) 710-NOLS | Fax: (307) 332-1220

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NOLS Amazon

NOLS Patagonia

NOLS Northeast

NOLS East Africa

NOLS Rocky MountainWyss Wilderness Medicine Campus

NOLS Mexico

NOLS Southwest

NOLS Yukon

NOLS Alaska

NOLS Scandinavia

NOLS India

NOLS PacificNorthwest

NOLS Teton Valley

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NOLS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, operates under permit and i n partnership witForest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Serviceorganizations, and international land management agencies. See a complete list of our operating a

at: www.nols.edu/operatingareas.

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NOLS Leadership Role: TheNOLS defines four leadership roles: designated leader, active follower, The designated leader, the role one plays as leader of the day on a NOL

Delegates tasks.

Makes group decisions.

Establishes clear expectations forthe group and the leader.

Stays connected to the group and seeks input.

Uses the groups strengths and encourages responsibility.

Takes stands on issues clearly and directly.

NICHOLAS NERLI / Adirondack Backpacking Adventure 2013

As I grew up in Lander, Wyo.,where NOLS is headquartered,experiencing a NOLS course hadbeen on my mind since I learned

what NOLS was all about. I applied

to take an Adirondack BackpackingAdventure to not only spend part of my summer in thewilderness, but also in a new place. I was, I admit, a bit nervous. For one, I had neverflown in an airplane. Second, I would be living in aforeign environment. Not least of all, I was committingto two weeks with strangers, but I knew I was going tohave the time and opportunity of my life. Learning new skills was very important to me, andthroughout my course I developed many includingcooking in the wilderness, first aid, navigation, and,most importantly, leadership. The suggestions andguidance I was given when I was in a leadership roletruly benefited me. I will never forget being leader of

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Adirondack Backpacking AdventureDesigned for young teens with a sense of adventure, this coursetakes you to the New York State Adirondacks, the premier wilder-ness destination of the northeastern U.S. You will challengeyourself, gain trust and support from your coursemates,

and develop new leadership skills that will transfer to

your everyday life. In short, you will work hard, have fun, andbring home unforgettable stories and memories for a lifetime. Learn more on page 13.

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Nicholas Nerli takes in the views atop a mount ainin the Northeast, something he hopes to do againsoon.NICHOLAS NERLI

Backpack on great trails with your new

best friends. DAVID DURANT

Near the East Coasts major population centers,

NOLS Northeast provides new territory for studentslike Nicholas to explore.LINDSAY YOST

Adventure course students grow withstudents their age.PHILIP BRANCA

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SALLY MURRAY / Wind River Wilderness 16 and over 2013

Sometimes, to break an awkward silence, I speakup with the declaration, Once, I went 30 days

without taking a shower. Reactions vary from admiration to disgust,but often the statement evokes intrigue. I havefound this to be the perfect gateway to talking

about my NOLS experience because, like the concept of notshowering for 30 days, there are many aspects of NOLS that beg thequestion, why? If purpose were determined by desire, then I took a NOLScourse after high school because its what my brothers had done, a

family tradition so to speak. It feelsawfully shallow to say that I felt aneed to prove myself, that as theonly girl I didnt want to be outdoneby my brothers. Thankfully,NOLS became something more

worthwhile than sibling rivalry. For me, my NOLS course was causefor a lifestyle change.

People, myself included, have a preconceived notion that NOLSis a survival school. However, I would argue that NOLS, instead ofteaching me how to survive, taught me how to thrive. The truth is

that I had been surviving all my life, but that doesnt have to meananything more than just going through the motions. NOLS gave mea great faith in people. You can venture into wilderness with completestrangers, face hardship and conflict, and come out friends. NOLSgave me faith in myself. I had never been so far outside my literal andfigurative comfort zone. It has been a blessing to know who I am and

what I am capable of before going to college. (I have also witnessedthe truth in this nugget from my instructor: If you can live withmosquitoes, you can live with any roommate.) The bulletin board in my dorm room is decorated with picturesfrom my course, above my bed is the NOLS leadership model, andsaved on my desktop is the essay by former NOLS instructor MorganHite, Briefing for Entry into a More Harsh Environment. I readit often because it draws the connection between my NOLS course(backpacking, fly-fishing, tent-pitching, water-filtering) and going tocollege (studying, meeting new people, trying new things, being self-sufficient). It reminds me to live simply, which is more than justgiving up hot baths for a while. Sally is currently attending the University of Wyoming on a

full-ride scholarship. She is a s tudent in the Honors College, wo rkingtoward a degree in molecular biology.

College Prep Course

NOLS, instead of teachingme how to survive, taught

me how to thrive.

Sally Murray learned to thrivein the Wind River Mountains.

SALLY MURRAY

You wongood on campus.

Lessons in fly fishing apply to sccareer: patience, attention to da wilderness ethic, for example

BUTTOR

TransferenceA NOLS education is more than technical outdoor skills. It also encompassesleadership, interpersonal, and life-skills that transfer to school, career, andrelationships for the rest of you r life.

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BOB SCHOULTZ / NOLS Professional Training expedition 2013

Our course, organized through NOLS Profsional Training, left civilization with a commitment to unplug from cell phones, emaccounts, iPods, and the 24-hour news cycleplug in to something else in the backcountThat something else was a bit different each of us. We were a diverse group of m

and women, with an average age of 50, from a varied set of sucessful careers ranging from international oil executive to colle

professor, from cattleman to defense contractor. As we worked together to survive and thrive in an austenvironment, we plugged in to each other more quickly anmore profoundly than is common in frontcountry living. W

were together 24 hours a day. We lived simply: hiking, cookinand tenting together. We became more organized in managiour personal and group gear. We compromised to accommodeach others idiosyncrasies. We were competent and incompetetogether, and we laughed a lot. We were frustrated (and occasioally grouchy) together when we got lost in challenging terrai

We cheered each other on as we met and overcame fears and nchallenges. We took care of each other. We shared wonder. Eaof us became better together.

Unplugging to P

At NOLS, you will learn a variety of map-reading skills ranging fromunderstanding contour lines on a topographic map to orienting ththe terrain surrounding you. As your time in the backcountry progreyour instructors will play a much smaller role in wayfinding, and you wmore complete control of the groups route and staying found.

Navigation Skills

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NOLS Professional Trainingcustomizes courses to developleadership and strong teams.BENJAMIN FOX

Bob Schoultz finds it invaluableto unplug from time to time.LYNDA CARPENTER

Teamwork is essential on amountain and in a conference

room. ALEX CHANG CORNELLLEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

Students fromCalifornias Archer

School for Girlsengage in a navigation

class. BRIAN HENSIEN

NOLS for OrganizationsAny NOLS course can be customized to meet the needs of

an organization, business, school, or team . These expeditions,run by NOLS Professional Training, include the same technical skills,leadership progression, and environmental studies NOLS expeditioncourses offer. Locations and tuition vary by client.Learn more at www.nols.edu/nolspro/.


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NOLS Adventure courses are designed specifically for 14- to 15-year-old students. Fortwo weeks to a month, youll be with students your own age, building relationships thatwill last a lifetime. Youll also build new skills, from backcountry cooking to leadership,which you will use for the rest of your life. NOLS courses are entirely field-based; youllonly be looking through a windshield on the first and last day of your course.

The same outstanding, highly trained instructors that lead every NOLS course teachadventure courses, and pack weights and the ratio of students to instructors are evenlower. You will graduate from student to active leader over the course of your educationwith NOLS, and you will leave a competent, confident leader equipped to excel throughouthigh school and beyond. 4:1 is the average student

Network with students from around

Lighter packweights

Designed for 14+15 year-old students

summer

NOLS Teton Valley

NICK CROSS

NOLS Northeast

PHILIP BRANCA

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Adirondack Backpacking AdventureDesigned for young teens with a sense of adventure, this course takes you to thepremier wilderness destination of the northeastern United States. Sparklinglakes, tannin-colored ponds, and rivers large and small punctuate this landscape. Youwill challenge yourself, gain trust and support from your coursemates, and develop newleadership skills that will transfer to your everyday life. In short, you will work hard, havefun, and bring home unforgettable stories and memories for a lifetime.

14 days Optional high school credit: 0.5 hour 14 + 15 only $3,360

Adirondack Backpacking and Canoeing AdventureThis 21-day course is designed to take young teens on an inspiring adventure.Traveling by canoe and by foot allows you to experience the full essence of

this expansive wilderness.You will paddle through the pristine Canoe Wildernessof the Adirondacks; explore lakes, ponds, and rivers; fish for brook trout, and wake to thecall of loons. In this idyllic wilderness classroom, you will learn paddling strokes, rescuetechniques, and portaging methods. You will link together a network of recreationalwaterways, which will lead you to the High Peaks Region, where you will discover highalpine zones on rocky summits and overcome challenges alongside new friends.

21 days Optional high school credit: 1 hour 14 + 15 only $4,510

Adventure Wyoming Backpacking AdventureGain independence and take responsibility for yourself and otherswhile having fun, learning about the outdoors, rock climbing, fly-fishing, exploring the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, and achievinggoals you never thought possible. Graduate with the skills toenjoy outdoor activities on your own and the leadership

qualities to succeed in the classroom, on the playing field,

or anywhere you want to excel.

21 or 30 days Optional high school credit: up to 1.5 hours 14 + 15 only $4,125 (21 days) or $5,360 (30 days)

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JEN SALL

NOLS Pacific Northwest

BENJAMIN LESTER


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Idaho Backpacking AdventureThe mountains of northern Idaho are unlike any classroom youv

experienced with their fresh air and fresh opportunities. Youll learn backpacking, cooking, camping, and navigation with a mapand youll althings like how to turn challenging situations into opportunities, how to gewith your group, and how to be a leader even when youre following.

14 days Optional high school credit: 0.5 hour 14 + 15 only $3,350

course is also offered in a female-only format.

Salmon Backpacking and Rafting AdventureThis course is an opportunity to traverse a little-known section of theMountains near the Idaho-Montana border and raft the Main S

River,all in one action-packed month. Youll learn how to make decisions, confidence, and work through challenges with your coursemates (we call tpedition behavior). Overall, youll work hard, have fun, and return home wership skills to last a lifetime.

28 days Optional high school credit: 1.5 hours 14 + 15 only $6,080

Adventure

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No organization offers expeditions that are longer or more remote than NOLS. Gain leader-ship skills such as resilience, judgment, self-awareness , peer leadership, and more that willlead to your success in college, in extra-curricular pursuits, and in your career. A NOLSdiploma is the leadership credential employers value, and academic credit is available onall NOLS courses. Youll also gain the confidence of being prepared to assess and manage an emergency as

Extended backcountry expeditions

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Learn WildernessMedicine skills.

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spent in the wildern

NOLS Scandinavia

FREDRIK NORRSELL

NOLS Alaska

TRACY BAYNES, STEP

you develop wilderness medicine skills that are essential in the backcountry and invaluablein the frontcountry. Identifying and mitigating risk, skills transferable to all aspects of yourlife, are important parts of a NOLS education. Finally, see the world on your NOLS course. Develop all these skills and more for successdown the road in some of the most awe-inspiring locations in the world. No classroom willrival the worlds most pristine and untrammeled wilderness.


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Alaska BackpackingA wilderness expedition in every sense: daylight atmidnight, tracks of the seasonal caribou migra-

tion, and land that stretches into alpine tundra

plains with a backdrop of rugged and heavily

eroded mountains.Youll become a seasoned wilder-ness traveler, learning how to read a map, navigate offtrail, stay warm and dry, and scan the horizon for wildlife.

30 days Optional academic credit: up to 6 hours

Minimum age: 16 or 16 + 17 only $4,455

Alaska MountaineeringAlaska is a chain of rugged mountain ranges andspectacular glaciers converging to make a moun-

taineers dreamscape.Within this region youll explorethe coastal Chugach, the interior Alaska Range, or the vastWrangell-St. Elias. The route for each course is seasondependent: early season expeditions mostly stay abovesnow line to access terrain via snowfields, and later seasonexpeditions complete technical ice routes on glacier. Bothare ideal training for living and traveling responsibly andefficiently in challenging mountain terrain.


Minimum age: 17 $6,250

Brooks Range Backpacking and RiverThe Brooks Range is one of the wildest mountain rangesin North America. Stretching across the tundranorth of the Arctic Circle, this region is defined

by wide river bottoms, steep mountain slopes,

and expansive tundra.Bush planes fly you to whereyoull spend 10 days on foot, moving across the tundraand up braided river channels. Then swap out for foldingcanoes for a three-week trip down the Noatak River out tothe Chukchi Sea and a native fishing village.



Classic

NOLS Alaska

MANJUNATHA BYRAPPA

NOLS Alaska

ALEXIS ALLOWAY

NOLS Alaska

STPHANE TERRIER

NOLS Alaska

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Alaska Backpacking and SeaKayakingThis course will give you a chance to learn two wilder-ness travel skills. While kayaking, youll followa route in Prince William Sound, learning how tohandle your boat in different wind and tide conditions andkeep a positive attitude after a long day of paddling. Themountains of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park,

the Talkeetnas, the Kenai, or the Chugach will be

your home for the backpacking section. The vistasare wide, the mountains rugged, and the lessons lifelong.



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North Cascades MountaineeringWashingtons North Cascades, often referred to as the American Alpssome of Americas most spectacular sceneryjagged peaks, deep vaing waterfalls, and more glaciers than any other location in the Lower the worlds top mountaineers use this area as their training ground; theaccess combined with challenging mountain classrooms contin

this range one of the best places in the world to learn to be a mo

31 days Optional academic credit: up to 6 hours Minimum age: 17

Classic


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MEL FITZPATRICK

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Pacific Northwest BackpackingThe Pacific Northwest is a richly diverse wilderness class-room, so there is an early season option and a late seasonoption to this course. The Pasayten Wilderness in northcentral Washington (early season) boasts almost

150 peaks over 7,500 feet in elevation , rugged ridgesin the west, and expansive plateaus toward the east. Coursesthat travel in Olympic National Park (late season) willtraverse from east to west while viewing the areas

rugged, glacier-capped mountains; wide, alpinemeadows; and wild and rugged Pacific coast.



Pacific Northwest Mountaineeringand SailingThis challenging expedition offers the best ofBritish Columbias spectacular Coast Mountains

and the remote northern waters of Georgia Strait

and Desolation Sound. The Waddington Range offerssome of the largest and most remote glaciers in NorthAmerica. You will learn how to navigate where there are notrails, and once you ascend to the alpine, your classroomwill offer opportunities to hone rock, snow, and mountain-eering skills. A traverse of these mountains brings you towhere the rainforest meets the ocean. Youll board two36-foot keelboats to learn boat handling under sail andpower, coastal navigation, and seamanship. At expeditionend, youll have the skills to explore any mountain or oceanenvironment in the world.



Pacific Northwest Sea Kayakingand SailingFind the full beauty of the Pacific Northwest on thisall-ocean coastal exploration. You will sea kayak

the remote waters of Vancouver Islands outer

coast, learning a range of technical skills including funda-mental paddling strokes, weather analysis, and interpreta-tion of tides and currents. During the sailing section, youllfind yourself aboard a 36-foot keelboat to explore

the remote Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound while learning boat handling under sail and power, chartreading, coastal navigation, and seamanship. Youre sure togrow into your sea legs on this course.



Classic


ALEXIS ALLOWAY


NICK CROSS


BENJAMIN LESTER


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Absaroka BackpackingYellowstone National Parks wild eastern neighbor is

Absaroka Range,a vast wilderness region with broad river valleys, gcliffs, towering conifers, and alpine plateaus. You will hone your fly-fishhigh mountain rivers, practice navigation, and learn how to camp andcountry. For students craving remote, rugged land filled with wis your course.


Classic

NOLS Rocky Mountain

BENJAMIN FOX

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NOLS Rocky Mountain

JOSH BECKNER


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Rock Climbing

This backcountry climbing expedition is a compre-hensive immersion into the sport of traditional

(trad) rock climbing amidst Wyomings famous

sheer, granite walls and towering spires. Yourinstructors will emphasize skills such as movement onrock, rope systems, anchors, rappelling and belaying,protection placement, risk management, and lead-climbing philosophy. Youll develop a foundation in wil-derness ethics away from frontcountry crags.

21 or 30 days Optional academic credit: up to 6 hours

Minimum age: 16 or 16 + 17 only $4,510 (21 days) or

$5,470 (30 days)

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NOLS Rocky Mountain

RAINBOW WEINSTOCK

NOLS Rocky Mountain

JOSH BECKNER

NOLS Rocky Mountain

KARY SOMMERS


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NOLS Teton Valley

WILLY HAZLEHURST

NOLS Rocky Mountain

KYLE CASSLING

NOLS Rocky Mountain

MATT MCARDLE

NOLS Rocky Mountain

ADAM SWISHER

NOLS Rocky Mountain

RAINBOW WEINSTOCK

NOLS Amazon


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Australia BackpackingThe rich cultural history, subtropical habitats, and ancient land formations of the Kim-berley make this part of Western Australia ideal for a backpacking expedition. Amongtight canyons, dry plateaus, and se cluded waterfalls, youll be challenged by thisland of extremes, where days can be hot and nights chilly, and explore

areas very few people have ever seen. Youll also learn about the Aboriginalculture by spending a couple of days with Aboriginal guides, discovering their tradi-tional and contemporary lifestyles.

35 days Optional academic credit: up to 6 hours Minimum age: 18 $6,375

Australia Backpacking and Sea KayakingWestern Australia has it all: rugged plateaus, blue waters, and white sandy beaches. Seakayaking in the waters of the Dampier Archipelago will provide plenty of opportunity tolearn paddling skills. While exploring the marine ecosystem, youll discover theareas rich human history and the most prolific Aboriginal petroglyph site in

the world.Backpacking offers up ideal terrain to explore the Australian outback, whetherits among the tight canyons and secluded waterfalls of the Kimberley or the deep basaltgorges and cool oases of the Pilbara.


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DAVID SUMMERS

NOLS Australia

JEANNINE M. KLEWITZ

NOLS Australia

JACKIE RUETENIK

NOLS Amazon

DALIO ZIPPIN NETO

NOLS Amazon

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Scandinavia BackpackingIf you have always dreamed of hiking above the Arctic Circle, youll fina dreamland as this exploratory backpacking course takes yo

those remote regions of Norway and Sweden. From lowland foreocean fjords to steep glaciated mountains, youll see much of this wild cexplore the land by foot. With roots reaching back to the indigenous SaScandinavia is a unique place rich in culture, history, and wilderness.


Yukon BackpackingRoam through the Yukons expansive and trail-less wilderness of forest and mountains.Youll explore and learn in the Yukons wild and remote mountain ranges, where youllclimb far above tree line for awe-inspiring views. Youll enjoy untapped fly-fishing andspin-fishing in wild rivers and clear alpine lakes. Hiking here rewards you withendless ridges, open tundra, alpine lakes and meadows, and breath-taking

vistas. Youll come home with the skills to lead your own backpacking trips, althoughyoull always long for the freedom of the Yukon.


Yukon Backpacking and Wilderness CanoeingTake full advantage of the remote, pristine Yukon wilderness on this self-supportedexpedition. This course is perfect for students who want to develop twodistinct skills and get the quintessential Yukon experience . With all of yoursupplies packed into a canoe, youll experience true expedition river travel with weeklongbackpacking loops that provide incredible views of the wild Yukon peaks, spectacularridge walks, and impressive wildlife. Youll come home an excellent camper and leaderwith an unparalleled appreciation for Canadas history and breathtaking wilderness.

30 days Optional academic credit: 6 hours Minimum age: 16 $4,800


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STPHANE TERRIER

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STPHANE TERRIER

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Youre in the prime of your life, and these courses are specifically designed to meet theneeds of adults ages 23 and over. Because NOLS does all the planning, you can enjoy anexpedition without the work up front. Most prime courses are two weeks long and minimize students time away from work,but as on every NOLS course you will learn the basic backcountry skills and practice them

under the guidance of the best instructors in the industry. Leadership lessons focus on theexpedition model of setting goals and mustering all the resources available to meet them. After you graduate, go on to use the skills you learnedfrom taking family and friendson backcountry outings to demonstrating outstanding leadership in the workplace.


Designed for students 23 years old and over

summer NOLS Pacific NorthwestBETSY WINSTON

NOLS East Africa

MEAGAN BINKLEY

NOLS Alaska

TRACY BAYNES, STEP

NOLS Scandinavia

FREDRIK NORRSELL


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Wind River WildernessPrimeThis is the short-format version of the original NOLS course. Take two weeksaway from the grind and immerse yourself in the spectacular surroundingsof Wyomings Wind River Mountains and the leadership and outdoor skillscurriculum of NOLS.Because this course is horse-supported, youcan even expect lighter packs.


$3,595

Wilderness HorsepackingPrimeOn this 14-day course, you will be immersed in the basics of Westernhorsepacking skills in the wilderness of the W ind River Rangecare and feeding, horse behavior and herd dynamics, tack, saddling, andriding, and other unique experiences of packing and traveling with horses.Pack horses will carry your gear, instead of packs on your back.


Rocky Mountain Lightweight BackpackingPrimeThe first lightweight backpacking course in the world of outdoor educa-tion is in its seventh year at NOLS. Outfitted with 25- to 30-pound packs(1015 pounds without food and fuel), you will be off to one of Wyomingsremote and wild rangesthe Wind Rivers, the Bighorns, the Absarokas, orthe Beartoothsto enjoy the wilderness without the burden of aheavy load. After two weeks, youll have the knowledge and skills to planand execute your own lightweight adventures. How light can you go?


$3,610

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BENJAMIN FOX

NOLS Rocky Mountain

BENJAMIN FOX

NOLS Rocky Mountain

KELSEY WICKS

NOLS East Africa

MICHAEL SCHMERTZLER


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Prime Prince William Sound SeaKayakingPrimePaddle Alaskas world-famous Prince William

Sound: past towering tidewater glaciers, crys-

tal-blue icebergs, and wooded coves perfect for

camping. The sea teems with various forms of life, andyoull have the ideal vantage point to view it all. Youll workhard paddling with all your gear stowed in your boat, butyoull have opportunities to play as well. There are fish tocatch and so many things to learn as you explore wild,wonderful Alaska.


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North Cascades MountaineeringPrimeGet a taste of the world-renowned mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest . Youllget a well-rounded base of snow, ice, and crevasse rescue mountaineering skills, with somepotential for rock climbing, for an unparalleled mountaineering education. Your time in themountains of the North Cascades will whet your appetite and prepare you for future adventures.



KYLE DUBANOLS Pacific Northwest

JOHN SINK


CHRISTIAN STEIDLE

NOLS Alaska

STPHANE TERRIER

NOLS Rocky Mountain

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Recognizing its role as the teacher of the teachers, NOLS offered its first coursespecifically for outdoor educators more than three decades ago, and the school is theworldwide leader in this field. Choose from a variety of courses for outdoor profes-sionals based on your intereststhe options are wide open. NOLS career courses feature opportunities to teach in front of your peers and thende-brief the experience over the stove. The days are active and the nights are filled withprofessional discussions that will send you back to your organization inspired and

brimming with ideas. As an outdoor educator, your responsibility doesnt end with content-delivery. Its alsoup to you to recognize, prevent, and treat wilderness medicine emergencies. The NOLSWilderness Medicine Institute is the leader in wilderness medicine education. Our goal isto provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment,and prevention of wilderness emergencies.

APPLY NOW. (800)

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Pacific Northwest Outdoor Educator: MountaineeringWith a team of dedicated teachers and a facility thats ideal for expedition planning,NOLS Pacific Northwest specializes in courses for educators. On this course youllget a variety of skillsbackpacking, mountaineering, and rock climbing and experience a variety of terrain, from forests to glaciers to alpine rock. Your veteraninstructors will pass along an in-depth look at NOLS time-tested teaching andprogramming methods as well as their strong enthusiasm for teaching in the wilderness.Eligibility: Qualified practicing or potential outdoor educators.


Pacific Northwest Trip LeaderWashingtons wilderness areas are ideal training grounds for learning how

to lead backpacking trips. Youll join a diverse group of trip leaders for an overviewof the NOLS curriculum, learning common leadership strategies through dynamic,experiential, on-the-trail teaching methods. Youll learn the intricacies of trip planningand how to organize expeditions of your own. Our students leave the Pacific Northwestwith a higher level of competence and an inspiration to lead. Eligibility: Practicing tripleaders.


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STPHANE TERRIER

BRAD CHRISTENSEN


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NOLS WildernessMedicine InstituteNOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute offers the highest quality education and informationin the prevention, recognition, and treatment of wilderness emergencies.

Wilderness EMT (WEMT)This intensive course combines wilderness medicine with urban medical care

practices into a single month-long program that includes clinical rotations in a localemergency room.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR)The WFR is geared toward outdoor professionals who lead multi-day to multi-week trips. This course provides the tools to make important medical and evacuationdecisions in remote locations.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)Designed for those traveling or working in remote areas who need a more extensivetraining program than a WFA. Emphasis is placed on long-term patient care manage-ment and specific injury evaluation.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)The WFA introduces trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individu-

als working in a remote environment to wilderness medicine principles. Youlllearn how to improvise equipment, deal with challenging environments, and act withconfidence.

Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR-R)This scenario-based course is designed to help you review and practice evacuation anddecision-making guidelines. It may be used to recertify WAFA, WFR, and WEMT (wilderness portion only).

Education for Medical ProfessionalsThese courses offer a variety of opportunities for healthcare professionals andmedical studentsto learn practical, hands-on wilderness medicine while earning con-tinuing education credits. From two days to 30, in the classroom or in the wilderness, wehave a program to meet your needs.

Visit www.nols.edu/wmi/courses for more information, dates, and pricing. 230 days

COURSE LENGTH ACADEMIC CREDITCPR INCLUDEDCONTINUING

ED. CREDIT

WEMT

WFR

WAFA

WFA

WFR-R

30 days (200 hours)

910 days (80 hours)

5 days (40 hours)

22.5 days (16-20 hours)

3 days (24 hours)

Variable

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3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

1 hour

Career

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In 1974, NOLS invented the outdoor semester. Now each year nearly 800 students spend asemester at NOLS learning new skills, exploring new ideas, and making new friends whilesurrounded by wilderness. All NOLS semesters are broken into a series of expeditions,called sections. These sections run from two weeks to a month in length and cover a widevariety of outdoor skill areas. They are as varied as your desire to learn, which means

youll leave your NOLS semester with a series of valuable outdoor skills developed in anumber of different environments. Every NOLS course is approved for college credit, and more than 75 percent of ourcollege-age students take advantage of this option.

Earn your NcertificationNaval Acadthem to NO

NOLSSEMESTER

IN THEROCKIES$12,950

COST PER DAY (87 DAYS LONG)

148.85

$700GEARDEPOSIT(ROOM&BOARD=FREE)

PUBLICFOUR-YEAR

OUT OF STATESEMESTER

$15,455

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$19,759

TUITION&FEES

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528

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FEES,

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COSTPER DAY (AVG 75 DAYS)

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NOLS classrooms are some of the wildest and mostawe-inspiring locations in the world. NOLS operates aroundthe globe, offering you the chance to develop the outdoorskill that most appeals to you and discover the new territorythat most excites you.

Each fully staffed facility is a cornerstone of the community,ensuring our students come to truly understand the people and the

environment of the area.

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semester course.

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Summer Wilderness Medicine & Rescue SemesterYou could be a member of a search and rescue team, leading wilder-

ness trips, running safety on river rapids, assisting with rock rescue, or

working on an urban ambulance. If this is how you want to spend your

time, this semester is for you. The course begins with a demanding, four-week Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course, followed by nineweeks of backpacking, river travel and rock climbing. Students will also dive intoenvironmental studies, examining, in particular, the impact of environmental healthon human health. Certifications earned include WEMT, rock and swiftwater rescue,CPR instructor, and LNT master. 91 days Optional academic credit: up to 19 hours Minimum age: 18 $15,200


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NOLS Rocky Mountain

ASHLEY WISE

NOLS Rocky Mountain

BRAD CHRISTENSEN

NOLS Rocky Mountain

MARCIO PAES BARRETO

NOLS Rocky Mountain

EVAN HORN

NOLS Rocky Mountain

BRAD CHRISTENSEN

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Summer Semester in Alaska

Your semester in Alaska includes everything from forested coastlines to the snow

and ice of the high mountain peaks to the tundra and rivers in between . Hiking takesyou to the continents largest assemblage of glaciers and its greatest collection of peaks over16,000 feet in elevation. On the mountaineering section, youll travel even further into this idealtraining ground for learning to live and climb on snow and ice. You also have the option of takinga whitewater rafting section instead of mountaineering; the raft section will travel over 120 mileson the 10th largest river in North America. The Copper River is known for its proximity to calvingglaciers as well as prolific Salmon runs. Finally, while sea kayaking, you will explore the world-renowned Prince William Sound. You will leave a confident traveler of all these wilderness settings.


NOLS Alaska

ALEXIS ALLOWAY

NOLS Alaska

STPHANE TERRIER

NOLS Alaska

TRACY BAYNES, STEP

NOLS Alaska

BETSY WINSTON

NOLS Yukon

ASHLEY WISE

NOLS Yukon

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NOLS INDIAHimalaya BackpackingHimalaya Mountaineering

Spring Semester in India

NOLS MEXICOBaja Coastal Sailing

Baja Sea Kayaking

Baja Sea KayakingPrime

Spring Semester in Baja

NOLS NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand Backpacking

Spring Semester in New Zealand

NOLS PATAGONIAPatagonia MountaineeringPatagonia Sea KayakingP

Spring Semester in Patagon

NOLS SOUTHWESTSouthwest Outdoor EducatoBackpacking and Rock Climbi

Spring Semester in the Sout

Spring Semester on the Bord

NOLS TETON VALLEYWinter Outdoor Educator

Splitboarding

Winter & Sprin

Fall Courses

NOLS ROCKY MOUNTAIN Fall Semester in the Rockies

Fall Outdoor Educator Semester

Fall Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Semester

NOLS PACIFIC NORTHWEST Fall Semester in the Pacific Northwest

NOLS SOUTHWEST Fall Semester in the Southwest

Fall Lightweight Backpacking

NOLS EAST AFRICA Fall Semester in East Africa

NOLS INDIA Fall Semester in India

Himalaya Backpacking

Himalaya Mountaineering

NOLS NEW ZEALANDFall Semester in New Zealand

NOLS MEXICOFall Semester in Baja

Baja Coastal Sailing

Baja Sea Kayaking

NOLS PATAGONIAFall Semester in Patagonia

Year in Patagonia

NOLS AMAZONFall Semester in the Amazon

NOLS INSTRUCTOR COURSESNOLS Instructor Course (IC)

Wilderness Medicine Instructor TrainingCourse (ITC)

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NOLS PatagoniaBETSY WINSTON

NOLS Southwest

MATT MCARDLE


BENJAMIN LESTER

NOLS New Zealand

JAMIE O"DONNELL

NOLS India

CASS COLMAN

NOLS Mexico

BRAD CHRISTENSEN

NOLS Teton Valley

MATT MCARDLE

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JOIN NOLS.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AT NOLS

NOLS awards over $1.5 million in scholarships annually to applica

potential to excel with NOLS and would be unable to attend withou

Additionally, our partnerships allow you to access your Americorp

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NOLS is a win-win

TALK TO YOUR CHILD!

NOLS IS AN ADVENTURELearn technical skills in some of the most awe-inspiring classrooworld. Rise to the challenge of long days, Mother Natures surpnew lessons on working as part of a team every day. Return homeand eager for your next adventure.

DISCOVER YOUR INNER STRENGTHYou need a lot less than you imagine, and you can thrive inconditions than you think. Youll emerge from your NOLS course in your ability and with a new understanding of your calling for you

BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR A LIFETIMEImpress your friends with your expertise and tales from life on t

and impress your boss with your newfound voice as a leader. Beingraduate will set you apart in a crowd or in a pack of resums.

FIND NEW FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLDNOLS attracts highly motivated students like you from all over and offers cultural interaction in international locations. You willlearn from and with your coursemates, and the bonds will last your course ends.

BREAK AWAY FROM STUFFY CLASSROOMSTake a break from the traditional classroom without hitting 'plearning. NOLS courses are highly educational, experientialopportunities. Continue to earn academic credit while explworlds most awe-inspiring classrooms.

Semester inthe Rockies

Semester forOutdoor Educators

Semester in thePacific Northwest

Semester in theSouthwest

Semester inEast Africa

Semesterin India Semester

in Baja

Semester & Yearin Patagonia

Semester inthe Amazon

New Zealand

START THINKING ABOUT YOUR FALL SEMESTER...

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RACHEL CURTIS

DAVID ANDERSON

MARIO FRIEDLANDER KEITH CRAWFORD

F RE DR IK N O RR SE LL M AD HU C H IK KA RA JU

CASS COLMAN

MICHAEL SCHMERTZLER

CRAIG MUDERLAK

BENJAMIN LESTER

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