Backpacking Training Courses and Workshops
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Hiking, Backpacking and Camping
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School/Trainer: The Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School [>>]
Training Center(s)/Venue(s): Colorado Springs, United States

Tents and Tent Construction Equipment Use and Maintenance Proper Clothing and Boots Planning the Trip Hiking and Backpacking Adventures Safety and Sanitation Leave No Trace...

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Introductory Hikes along gentle trails to campsites within close proximity to the Lodge provide students with a gentle introduction to backpacking. Roger’s Ridge and Camp One offer spectacular views with minimal effort. Easy to Strenuous Hikes on the well-maintained trails of Strathcona Provincial Park take students into the true wilderness of Vancouver Island. Trails follow rivers and ......

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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......

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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 ......

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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......

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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......

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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......

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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,......

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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......

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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......

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