National Outdoor Leadership School
Narvik, Norway
http://www.nols.edu/

Scandinavian Backpacking

This 30-day exploratory backpacking course will take you north into the remote regions of Arctic Norway and Sweden. You will go where no NOLS student has gone before. With the expert guidance of your instructors, you’ll learn to travel and camp in areas such as Tromsø, Finnmark, or Lyngen. Inhabited since the end of the ice age, the region’s indigenous culture is the Sami, with more mod......
 

The Kingdom of Norway is the westernmost country of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Europe. Your trekking will start in Norway at fjord level and move to higher elevations that are remarkably unspoiled. A mix of rolling hills and snow-covered peaks punctuated by glaciers, this area has been home to the Sami peoples for hundreds of years. Sea kayaking this impressive coastline offers a mix of ......
 

The remote and spectacular Kumaon region in the state of Uttarakhand is the setting for this high-altitude mountaineering course. In these surroundings, you’ll learn how to carry out an international expedition, focusing on topics such as expedition planning, cultural awareness, high altitude physiology, and mountaineering skills. Beginning your trek into the mountains at 5,500 feet, you’ll......
 

The remote and spectacular Kumaon region in the state of Uttarakhand is the setting for this high-altitude mountaineering course. In these surroundings, you’ll learn how to carry out an international expedition, focusing on topics such as expedition planning, cultural awareness, high altitude physiology, and mountaineering skills. Beginning your trek into the mountains at 5,500 feet, you’ll......
 

The Kumaon and the Eastern Garhwal regions of the Indian Himalaya are rugged glacially-carved ranges world famous as destinations for climbing and trekking. Long ago, these low-lying valleys provided traditional trade routes between India and Tibet. You’ll make your way up high mountain passes, some reaching 15,000 feet above sea level, and travel through river valleys lush with foliage. Yo......
 

The Kumaon and the Eastern Garhwal regions of the Indian Himalaya are rugged glacially-carved ranges world famous as destinations for climbing and trekking. Long ago, these low-lying valleys provided traditional trade routes between India and Tibet. You’ll make your way up high mountain passes, some reaching 15,000 feet above sea level, and travel through river valleys lush with foliage. Yo......
 

The New Zealand Instructor course is conducted along the main divide of the South Island between the Nelson Lakes and Wilberforce River. On this course, you’ll develop and refine the teaching and leadership skills necessary for professional positions at NOLS. You’ll spend your first two and a half days in town. During this time, you’ll be issued equipment, organize food, and pack up while be......
 

Western Australia’s Pilbara region has it all: rugged plateaus, blue waters, and white sandy beaches. This region is one of Earth’s oldest landmasses and will be your classroom as you travel on water and on land. You’ll begin your sea kayaking adventure in the waters surrounding the Dampier Archipelago, a group of 42 rocky islands offering scrubby eucalyptus valleys and isolated coral reefs......
 

The rich cultural history, subtropical habitats, and ancient land formations of the Kimberley make this part of Western Australia ideal for an educational expedition. You’ll backpack through tight canyons, past secluded waterfalls, and over dry plateaus, exploring areas very few people have ever seen. Diverse bird, plant, mammal, and reptile life make this an ideal place to study, interpret,......
 

The Patagonian Andes are the site of your mountaineering expedition. Among the peaks, expansive rivers, and thick coastal rain forests, you’ll learn the techniques of alpine big-glacier mountaineering and camping in challenging weather. You’ll develop all the skills necessary to carry out remote expeditions and explore rugged and little-traveled mountain terrain. Teamwork, motivation, leade......
 

For the backcountry fly-fishing expedition of a lifetime, come to NOLS Patagonia. You will find the wild brown and rainbow trout of Patagonia’s Aisen region in the pristine rivers and streams that meander through beautiful valleys. The fundamental travel and expedition skills that are the hallmark of a NOLS experience are coupled with a tailored fly-fishing progression based on students�in......
 

While sea kayaking in Patagonia, you’ll encounter a variety of spectacular environments, from remote picturesque valleys with views of glaciated peaks to the wet and verdant coast. You may also have a chance to meet the people who inhabit the rugged land of Patagonia. Your expedition includes a stunning drive along the Carretera Austral (the Southern Highway), taking you through small villa......
 

Work in NOLS�sailing program begins at NOLS Mexico. The 22-foot Drascombe Longboat will be your vessel for this course, and experienced sailors will find it an ideal boat for teaching novices. You’ll become well-versed in desert camping practices as you move from beach to beach along the coast of the Gulf of California. You will likely see a good amount of the area’s wildlife, from pelicans an......
 

Baja Sea Kayaking has it all—technical skills, incredible scenery, leadership practice, and unique opportunities for cultural exchanges. On this course you’ll navigate the Sea of Cortez, carrying everything you need for your journey inside the hull of your sea kayak. Your instructors will teach you how to maneuver this craft onto remote beaches surrounded by cliffs and how to handle the boa......
 

A NOLS sailing course will get you well on your way to sailing on your own and becoming a competent crew member. You’ll be aboard a unique yawl-rigged open boat, the Drascombe Longboat, which is a light, maneuverable craft perfect for learning sail basics, exploring shallow coves, or hauling onto desert beaches. On this boat you’ll learn coastal navigation on waters rich with marine life, f......
 

The wilderness of the Yukon Territory in Canada will be your home for duration of this Instructor Course focused on whitewater canoeing and backpacking. The rivers here are technically challenging and early spring weather can be quite cold; additionally, the extended daylight hours above the 64th parallel can make for long and challenging days. However, there are also many benefits to be gai......
 

This 30-day expedition for practicing and aspiring outdoor educators combines the skills of wilderness backpacking with northern whitewater canoeing in Canada’s Yukon Territory. A remote Yukon mountain range is the perfect classroom for developing the skills of the backcountry professional. You’ll find an abundance of mountain wildlife amidst the alpine wildflowers and chest-high forests of......
 

Take full advantage of the remote, pristine Yukon wilderness on this self-supported 30-day expedition. This course is perfect for students wanting to develop two distinct skills, hiking and canoeing, to be out for a month without re-supply, and to be on less technical rivers. With the diverse, captivating terrain, you’ll be able to focus on developing the skills to lead your peers in small ......
 

Roam through the Yukon’s magnificent and trail-less wilderness of forest and mountains. You’ll explore and learn in the Yukon’s wild and remote unnamed mountain ranges, where you’ll climb far above tree line for awe-inspiring views and hike on open tundra. The Yukon is the perfect training ground for mastering camping and traveling skills, especially in bear country, as well as for developi......
 

Students with a background in glacier mountaineering will be best suited to this Instructor Course. You’ll explore either the Alaska Range or the Chugach Range, both classic Alaskan mountain ranges offering plenty of glacier travel opportunities, time to practice and hone your wilderness living and teaching skills, and the possibility of technical climbing and peak ascents. While the days ca......
 

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