Fall Semester In The Rockies

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Small Group Tour
A NOLS semester focuses on the hands-on application of new skills and learning through direct feedback, whether you’re climbing a sandstone crack, identifying animal tracks and wildflowers, or practicing leading your peers. This course will take you from the high peaks of Wyoming to the red canyons of Utah. Your semester will consist of four different outdo...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 23 years and older
    • Visit world-class rock climbing spots
    • Grow and develop as a leader
    • Navigate through winding slot canyons

What's this trip about?

    A NOLS semester focuses on the hands-on application of new skills and learning through direct feedback, whether you’re climbing a sandstone crack, identifying animal tracks and wildflowers, or practicing leading your peers. This course will take you from the high peaks of Wyoming to the red canyons of Utah. Your semester will consist of four different outdoor activities—a combination of backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, river travel, canyon travel, or winter backcountry skiing—and one wilderness medicine course from NOLS Wilderness Medicine—Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR).  

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range17 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLander
End CityLander

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Climbing & Mountaineering

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 15

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Backpacking (FSR-1, FSR-5, FSR-7, and FSR-8)
Duration: 12-24 days Route length: 40-80 miles Elevation range: 9,000-12,000 feet Average pack weight: 50-65 pounds Excellent wildlife and natural history On- and off-trail hiking near or above tree-line Notable wildlife: elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, blac...
Mountain (FSR-3 and FSR-4)
Duration: 21-30 days Route length: 45-65 miles Skills: rope use and management, protection placement, and alpine-style rock climbing Location: Wind River Range, Wyoming

You’ll live in the Wind River Range for this section, a world-class climbing destination, ...

Rock Climbing (all semesters)
Duration: 16-22 days Opportunities for both top-rope and multi-pitch climbing Skills: climbing technique, natural anchor building and artificial gear placement Location: varies by course

Depending on the weather and time of year, your climbing camp may be hel...

River Travel (FSR-1, FSR-3, FSR-4, and FSR-6)
Duration: 16-18 days Watercraft used: canoe, kayak, and/or raft Combination of flat- and whitewater paddling Location: Green, Yampa, or San Juan Rivers, Utah

Your river expedition takes place in Utah on either the Green, Yampa, or San Juan Rivers. These water...

Canyon (all semesters)
Duration: 23-30 days Route length: 70-120 miles Explore the natural and human history of the desert Southwest Possibility of technical canyon descents Emphasis on environmental studies and student independence Location: southern Utah or northern Arizona

T...

Solos

On this section, you may have the chance to do an optional “solo,” where you spend up to 36 hours alone. There is no hiking during the solo. The canyons can be a deeply spiritual place, and many students find this experience a rare and powerful opportunity for introsp...

Independent Student Group Travel

At the beginning of the course your instructors will travel with you to teach travel skills including navigation, leadership, risk assessment, and decision-making. As you develop competence, instructors will gradually give you more responsibilities. Once you gain prof...

Student Expedition

After successful practice with independent student group travel and if your instructors think your group is ready, your course may culminate in a multi-day student-led expedition. Usually, for the Student Expeditions you will travel in a group of four to six students ...

Winter (FSR-5, FSR-6, FSR-7, and FSR-8)
Duration: 11-15 days Route length: approximately 30 miles Skills: backcountry ski touring and winter camping Avalanche awareness curriculum Location: varies by course

Your winter section will take place in one of several Wyoming mountain ranges, including t...

Wilderness First Responder (FSR-1 and FSR-2)
Duration: 10 days Emphasis on judgement and decision-making in the wilderness Location: Lander, Wyoming

This 80-hour course, the industry standard for outdoor professionals, is taught by staff from NOLS Wilderness Medicine. You’ll learn to make critical medical...

Wilderness First Aid (all semesters except FSR-1 and FSR-2)
Duration: 2 days Emphasis on judgement and decision-making in the wilderness Location: Lander, Wyoming

Your semester includes a two-day Wilderness First Aid course (WFA) in Lander. This 16-hour course, the industry standard for outdoor recreationists, is taught...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $13,150
Price per day$148
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Apr 2020

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Great Wilderness courses!

Great Wilderness courses!

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Apr 2020

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Phenomenal

Wind River 1995 was phenomenal with Jason Buchovecky

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Aaron

Mar 2020

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properly engage the class

I recently took the NOLS Wilderness First Aid course and was very please with not only the content, but the instructors as well. They were very knowledgeable and kne...

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