2014 NOLS Course Catalog Winter/Spring

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

Apply Now. (800) 710-6657 www.nols.edu

THE LEADER IN WILDERNESS EDUCATION


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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

NOLS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, operates under permit and i n partnership with the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlif e Service, state organizations, andinternational land management agencies. See a complete list of our operating areas online at: www.nols.edu/operatingareas.


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LEADERSHIP SKILLS ADVENTURE FUN

TRAVELthe world and

immerse yourself in

awe-inspiring

WILDERNESSand

diverse CULTURES.

Learn the LEADERSHIP and TECHNICAL SKILLS

necessary to become SELF-RELIANTin remotewilderness settings.

JOIN NOLS

At course end, your JOURNEYhas only just begun.

Graduates transfer the skills learned and DIRECTIONfound

to their careers and passions for the rest of their lives.

Alumni are welcomed into the NOLS

COMMUNITYand often return for

more courses, alumni trips, or

CAREERSin outdoor education.No matter your path, youll carry the NOLS

DIPLOMA, a recognized certification awarded

to outstanding leaders.

With NOLS you can

UNPLUGand set forth on

new ADVENTURES.

EST. 1965

In 2012,we had over17,500students fromall 50 statesand 37countries!

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NONOLleadebeen outdostude

The avstuden6:1. Thour stuthe perinstrucneed tosucces

Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt,NOLS takes students of all ages on remote wilderness expeditionsand teaches them technical outdoor skills, leadership, andenvironmental ethics. NOLS unrivaled curriculum is informedby nearly 50 years of development and dedicated research in a

wide range of topics, including experiential education, riskmanagement practices, and wilderness ecology.

CurriculumRESEARCH and

NOLS Professional Training offers innovative, customizedNOLS courses for businesses and organizations ranging

from NASA to The Archer School for Girls.

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People thrive when challenged.

Living in nature teaches responsibility.

Leadership can be learned.

Learning should be fun.

MISSIONThe mission of the National Outdoor LeadershipSchool is to be the leading source and teacher of

wilderness skills and leadership that serve peopleand the environment.

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exper

EXPEDITION BEHAVIOR

Be a strong team member bykeeping yourself and others

motivated and exercising goodconflict resolution.

JUDGMENT& DECISION MAKING

Demonstrate situationally appropriatedecision making, use your experience to

develop good judgment.

SELF-AWARENESS

Know your strengths andweaknesses, your leadership

style, and how you influenceor affect others.

COMMUNICATION

Be a clear communicator, anunderstanding and invested listener,

and give and receive

feedback well.

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ARIEL AIKEN / 2004 Spring Semester in the Rockies

As long I can remember, I have stared at my mother sitting on tof Mount Sacagawea in Wyoming. The photo aged as the yepassed, but the look of complete belonging and happiness on mothers face didnt. I came along after two more courses: a WRiver Wilderness Course in 81 and the Winter Skills Course

Yellowstone in 85. There is no doubt that the things she learned influenchow I was raised. The seven-day canoe trip my parents tome on when I was 4 led the way to climbing Mount ElbertColorado as a mother/daughter team by the time I was 14. A

my adventures were laced with stories and skills she had learnat NOLS. Setting up camp was held to the strictest standardsLeave No Trace. For a child it was a game, like hide and seeInstead of seek, erase all evidence we had been there. It was destined that NOLS was in my future. I saw it arite of passagemy coming of age. Flipping through the NOcatalog and trying to decide which course I wanted to ta

was worse than waitin g for San ta to slide down the chimnAfter much deliberation, I decided on a spring Semes ter in Rockies. My 18th birthday gifts were the necessary items my NOLS equipment list. Checking off gear strewn across tliving room floor, my mom and I bonded in a way that onadventure can offer. As mother and daughter, we walked arm-in-arm through doors of the historic Noble Hotel in Lander. Memories play

NOLS from Gene

Spring Semester in the Rockies

NOLS invented the outdoor semester, and this iswhere it all began. Youll see some of the great American

Wests most treasured spots, carving turns in winter wilderness

powder and jamming your hands into cracks while climbing one

of Wyomings world-class crags.

The Rockies are a hotspot for outdoor activities. Every

spring semester consists of a combination of four different field

activitieswinter/backcountry skiing, canyon travel,

rock climbing, river travel, or horse packingand one

wilderness medicine course from NOLS Wilderness Medicine

InstituteWilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness

First Responder (WFR). Learn more on page 45.

The winter section of untouched powder isa hallmark of a NOLS spring Semester inthe Rockies. FREDRIK NORRSELL

Learn to brave and delight in the cold nights ofspringtime in the Rockies.BRAD CHRISTENSEN

Take in the views of the Rockies during th eriver travel section of a spring semester.

BRAD CHRISTENSEN

Spring Semesters inthe Rockies feature arock climbing section.DAVID ANDERSON

Wyomings Rocky Mountains are where itall began for NOLS. BRAD CHRISTENSEN

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JOIN NOLS. (800) 710-6657 www.nols.edu

SNOW KITCHEN

By shoveling snow into a pile and digging downinto it, you can carve out cooking platforms,tables, storage shelves, ice boxes and evenbenches to sit on. Youre only limited by yourimaginationor lack of shovel.

NOLS students learn techniques like this tothrive in comfort in even the harshest conditions.

TIP: Make benches deep enough to use asleeping pad as an insulating cushion!


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TATE HIGGINS / NOLS Instructor

I was honored to teach the first Wilderness EmergencyMedical Technician (WEMT) course at our new Wyss

Wilderness Medicine Campus with fellow instructorsand a whole team of wilderness medicine educators.

We had a blast exploring the new space with thecampus inaugural WEMT students. There was plentyof simulated trauma, fake blood, classroom learning,and multi-patient rescues. Even during the intensemoments, I couldnt help grinning at the magnificence

of our new home. The classrooms are state of the art, and the hundredsof acres of varying campus terrain make an ideal spotto put learning into action. Its beautiful, but morethan that, its functional, efficient, and designed tooptimize students learning and experience. The WyssCampus is an investment in our students success anda physical reflection of the value and importance weplace in our courses. NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institutes (WMI)experienced instructors can be effective educators inalmost any setting. Just give us a white board and

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Realistic scenarios with mock patientsdeepen the learning experience.GATES RICHARDS

Wilderness medicine courses covermedicine as well as incident command andleadership.BRAD CHRISTENSEN

Basic First Aid Kit

Trauma shears

Tweezers

Safety pins

Patient Assessment Forms

Oral thermometer

Rescue mask

Emergency Blanket

2nd Skin dressings

Antibiotic ointment packages

Knuckle and fingertip fabric bandages

3x4 non-stick gauze pads

Coban wrap (7.6cm by 4.6m)

1-inch cloth tape

Wire or SAM splint

Gloves

12cc irrigation syringe

Moleskin bandages

Povidone-iodine solution

Antiseptic towelettes

Sterile scrub brush

Completed in the fall of 2012, theWyss Wilderness Medicine Campus

hosts WEMT courses, as well asannual staff meetings.

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There is no such thing as the perfect first aid kit, so you should consider yourneeds and build a kit that meets them. Some items to consider are:


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Last December, 11 Columbia Business School (CBS)students completed the first 10-day CBS LeadershipExpedition to Patagonia. The expedition, a customcourse created by NOLS Professional Training,consisted of 10 days spent in the remote northernPatagonia Mountains. We had the opportunity to focus on the simple

things in life, to receive (and give) sincere feedbackfrom teammates, to face and overcome obstacles neverfaced before, to practice all kinds of leadership, tolaugh, to explore, to reflect, to challenge, to conquer,to support, Maya Mandel, president of the Outdoor

Adventures Club and a second year MBA studentfrom Israel, reflected. Maya was responsible for bringing the course tofruition. Initially introduced to NOLS through aBloomberg Businessweek article, she investigated anddetermined an expedition to Patagonia would bestsuit the CBS students.

I was eager to push myself outside my comfortzone, Maya said. I wanted to create meaningfulrelationships with new colleagues. This expedition is just one of many courses NOLSProfessional Training has created for MBA programs,NASA, the United States Naval Academy, Google,and a diverse group of other businesses, schools, and

organizations. NOLS Professional Training workswith clients to determine their needs and offersinnovative, customized NOLS courses. The inaugural CBS Leadership Expedition toPatagonia was everything I was hoping my MBAexperience would be, Maya concluded. Jesi currently works at NOLS Professional Training,and when not in the office, she enjoys exploring themountains aided by pack, bike, rope, or floating vessel,

painting in her art studio, and blowing her paychecks onplane tickets to foreign countries.

Business School in PatagoniaJESI CRAWFORD / NOLS Professional Training Administrative Assistant

Design your NOLS courseNOLS Professional Training is here to meet your learning objectives!

We work with you to determine your needs and provide a

format specially designed just for your group, whether you

want to focus on leadership and teamwork or develop solid outdoor

skills. Learn more on page 53.

We will design your custom course around the following:

Course dates & group size

Course location

Activity or learning objective

Course length

Skills learned in some of the most awe-inspiring locations in the world can beapplied anywhere in the world.BETSY WINSTON

To receive (and give)sincere feedbackfrom teammates, toface and overcomeobstacles never facedbefore, to practice allkinds of leadership, to

laugh, to explore, toreflect, to challenge,to conquer, to support.

Language & OwnershipUse I statements, not everyone thinks statements. Beready to learn how your own actions impacted the receiver.

Active ListeningActively listen to the senders experience and paraphrasewhat you have heard. Stay open to additional learning.

Make It TimelyAct soon (not interrupting the event). Wait for a time and placewhen the person is ready and able to hear your feedback.

Focus on GrowthMake it growth-oriented. Emphasize the next-time, futureoutlook. Help the other person focus on their strengths.

Communication:FEEDBACKWithin the leadership curriculum the Columbia Business School students were taught key communication skills, including feedback.All NOLS students learn to give and receive feedback on their courses.

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MICHAEL FROEHLY / 2011 Outdoor Educator Semester

Shortly before my NOLS course, I founded a club at mycollege, the Unity College Outdoor Leadership Council. I had always thought Id be interested in adventureeducation; thats why I was studying adventureeducation leadership and adventure therapy. My NOLScourse affirmed those beliefs and gave me more driveto seek out as many opportunities as possible while Imat college. Coupled with learning the importance ofprofessionalism, preparedness, and stepping up to be a

leader, I returned with the inspiration and skills to makethe Outdoor Leadership Council an invaluable presenceon campus. When I returned from my NOLS course, Irecognized there werent affordable professionaldevelopment opportunities for Unity College students.

Inspiration, MeeSpring Outdoor Educator SemesterThe NOLS Semester for Outdoor Educators is a chance for aspiring

and practicing professional educators and students

studying outdoor education to get into the wilderness and out

of the classroom.

This 89-day semester is jam-packed with an entire curriculum

dedicated to the field of outdoor education. Youll be with other

professionals and students ages 21 and over who want to

learn outdoor skills and leadership as they further develop

their teaching skills.Learn more on page 41.

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Go beyond outdooreducation to become astrong teacher of those skills.APARNA RAJAGOPAL-DURBIN

Instructors hold regularclasses throughout acourse. CASS COLMAN

NOLS instructors employ ingenuity in thefield to teach skills, such as topographicmap reading.ALEX CHANG CORNELLLEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

Practice makes perfect,and eventually instructors

are able to step back as

students progress.BECCAPARKINSON

JOIN NOLS. (800) 710-6657 www.nols.edu

PACKPACKING

AAvailability

The top section, or the

brain, of your backpack

should have the items

you will need access to

throughout your day:

water treatment, maps,

snacks, compass, sun-

screen, and first-aid kit.

BBalance

For comfort and your

protection, the heaviest

items should alwayssit close to the spine

in the middle of your

back. Match items on

the right with items ofequal weight on the left.

CCompression

Use all the space your

backpack has to offer.Stuff socks into shoes,

food into pots, and your

clothing or tent into anysmall holes or empty

spaces that develop as

you pack for your trip.

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COREY FERNANDEZ / 2011 Semester in Patagonia

I was co-leader to our next X on the map, alongside Felipe, ourcourses native Chilean student. We finally paddled into a camp andsaw this beautiful area that was well protected, and, for the first time

in days, it was sunny. But by thetime we woke the next morning, it

was pouring rain with high winds.We werent going anywhere.

Felipe and I knew that when theweather broke, the entire groupwould need to act quickly to makeas much progress as possible; we alsoknew we needed to avoid slumpingmorale. So we established a rhythm

of connecting with one another to assess the conditions and thencommunicating our decisions to the team. By setting a routine, we enabled our team to relax. We werecognizant of our coursemates daily desire to know if they neededto gear up to go on or settle in for another day. Accordingly, eachmorning for four mornings, Felipe and I met as early as possibleto assess the conditions. After reaching our decision, we pulled the

group together. It was established that the purpose of these meetingswas to clearly answer the question of move or stay? When conditions are uncertain, it is particularly important tocommunicate frequently. Its in times of yellow lights, rather thanclear red or green lights that groups can begin to splinter, jump toinaccurate conclusions, or lose faith in leadership if decisions arentclearly communicated.

Throughout the economically challenging years of 2008 to 2010,I watched the CEO of my company take a highly communicativeapproach. This helped circumvent water-cooler conversations andspeculation. In the same way, Felipe and I learned to deliver directionin ways that didnt leave room for differing interpretations or time forassumptions among tent groups. By the time the sun rose on a promising day, the fifth day, we

were all thrilled to be back in our kayaks. We reached our X withnew comfort and confidence in holding a leadership position intimes of adversity and uncertainty.

Corey currently works at Root, Inc., enjoys food and concerts inAnn Arbor, Mich., kayaks Michigan rivers, and is taking up paddleboarding on the Great Lakes.

Leadership Lessons from Uncertainty

Its in times of yellow lights,rather than clear red or green

lights that groups can beginto splinter, jump to inaccurate

conclusions, or lose faith inleadership if decisions arent

clearly communicated.

change

A semester in Patagonia covers beautifuland diverse country.BETSY WINSTON

Teamwork skills essential in thebackcountry are directly transferable to

careers. RAINBOW WEINSTOCK

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With over 15 operatinglocations in 10 countries,

the cultural component of NOLSsemesters around the globe is

powerful and informative.

Expedition course durations span from14 days to an academic year . We

have something to fit the scheduleof most spring break, summer, semester

off campus, Jan. term, and gapyear students.

WHEN

Putting Your Experience into W

Offering a wide variety of skills,each course has its own combination

ranging from mountaineeringand rock climbing to rafting

and horsepacking. There is somethingfor everyone.

Choosing Your Course is Simple...

WHERE

No matter where you take your course,youll leave with life skills, life lessons,and lifelong friends.ALEX CHANG CORNELLLEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

WHAT


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SouthwestDAVID ANDERSON

MexicoBRAD CHRISTENSEN

New ZealandFREDRIK NORRSELL

Rocky MountainMATT MCARDLE

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NOLS India

Himalaya BackpackingThe Kumaon and Eastern Garhwal regions of the In dian Himalaya are rugge

ranges famous for climbing and trekking. Youll make your way up high m

some reaching 15,000 feet above sea level, and travel through lush river v

teahouses and hike past fields that are still worked with water buffalo. You

backcountry skills and learn the core NOLS curriculum while ex

land and culture on an intimate level.

35 days Optional academic credit: 6 hours 18 and over $7,200

Semester in IndiaDetails on p. 37.

MADHU CHIKKARAJU

MADHU CHIKKARAJU

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Baja Coastal SailingA NOLS sailing course will get you well on your

way to sailing on your own and being a competent

crew member.Youll be aboard a unique yawl-rigged op en

boat, the Drascombe Longboata light, maneuverable craft

perfect for learning sailing b asics, exploring shallow coves,

or hauling onto desert b eaches. Youll learn coastal naviga-

tion on waters rich with marine life and read winds and waves

with confidence. On windless days, youll practice rowing

and towing. The boat will be your home on the water, but

youll also practice Leave No Trace camping on shore.

22 days Optional academic credit: 4 hours 16 and

over $4,300

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New Zealand BackpackingThis tramping adventure takes you into the South Islands rugg

interior: a land of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, tundra, aforests.The routes here are demanding, but the rewards are great. You c

expect challenging travel, as well as plants and animals found nowhere else

Earth. The mountains are precipitous, and the rivers are prone to sudden ri

after a rain. Learn the skills required to travel efficiently and comfortably

this environmentskills that will serve you later in life wherever you may g


including New Zealands 15% goods and services tax

Semester in New ZealandDetails on p. 39.

NOLS New Zealand

RACHEL CURTIS

JAMIE O

ROO RILEY

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NACHOGREZ


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NOLS Patagonia

Patagonia MountaineeringThe Patagonian Andes are the site of your mountaineering expedition. Am

expansive rivers, and thick forests, youll learn the techniques

glacier mountaineering and camping in challenging weather.Te

tion, leadership, and communication are critical components of the course,

glacier travel, hazard evaluation, and technical ropework. This course w

challenges of unknown terrain and fierce Andean weather, preparing you

mountain area in the world.


Semester in PatagoniaDetails on p. 43.

NACHO GREZ

ALEX CHANG CORNELL LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION

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Southwest Outdoor Educator:Backpacking and Rock Climbing

If youre an active or aspiring outdoor educator, this is your opportun

to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching a

leading field-based wilderness education programs. Youll le

outdoor living skills in addition to the fundamentals of running wilderne

courses, including program supervision, risk management, and NOLS adm

istrative practicesall in the context of backpacking in the desert landsca

and rock climbing awe-inspiring walls. There will also be an opportunity

talk with the NOLS Southwest program and operations staff about the or

nization and logistical aspects of our programs. We can discuss everyth

from federal land permits to equipment planning and rations and give you

perspective on running an outdoor program. Eligibility: Qualified practicing

aspiring outdoor educators

31 days Optional acad emic credit: 6 hours 18 and over $4,625

Semester in the Southwest Details on p. 47.

Semester on the Borders Details on p. 35.

NOLS Southwest

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LINDSAY YOST


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Winter Outdoor EducatorDesigned for practicing and aspiring winter outdoor educators, this course includes two days of

professional ski instruction at Grand Targhee and Recreation Level 1 Avalanch certification. This

backcountry section is the longest winter expedition at NOLS and includes miles of skiing in pristine

powder, constructing and living in elaborate snow shelters, and taking turns teaching pertinent winter

topics. This course provides some of the best expedition training available, preparing

you to camp and lead well in any environment.

Eligibility: Qualified practicing or aspiring outdoor educators, moderate skiing ability.

21 days Optional aca demic credit: 4 hours 18 and over $2,860

SplitboardingAre you seeking the exhilaration of a perfect ride in untracked powder? Want to transition from being

an area rider to a backcountry boarder? On this course, youll venture through the mountains, improve

your backcountry shredding skills, learn to assess and travel responsibly in avalanche terrain, and learn

to thrive outside in the winter. The adventure starts with snowboarding instruction at Grand Targhee

Resort. Once in the backcountry, youll construct elaborate snow shelters, learn about teamwork, and

carve turns in fresh powder. Camping and traveling in the winter is a lot of hard work, butsurfing down the mountain in knee-deep powder is a very cool reward.

14 days Optional academic c redit: 2 hours 17 and over $2,400

23-and-over SplitboardingCombining professional splitboard instruction at Grand Targhee Resort, t wo nights in the relative luxury

of a backcountry yurt, and one dig-in snow shelter camp, this course caters to adult splitboarders who

want a real adventure and need to fit it into a busy schedule. From the yurt, you gain access to

untracked powder and set up for your next move into snow shelters that you construct.

This course also covers avalanche and terrain assessment.

12 days Optional academic credit: 2 hours $2,515

Backcountry SkiingStart with two feet of fresh powder. Add the solitude of a winter night and the sky

blanketed in endless stars. This is a NOLS backcountry skiing course. Living and traveling in

this wild environment requires new skills and o ffers new challenges. We will explore terrain where you

need to make real decisions, using your avalanche assessment skills to access and evaluate untracked

backcountry powder slopes. This course is also excellent preparation for any big mountain expeditionwhere snow and cold are everyday factors.

14 days Optional academic c redit: 2 hours 17 and over $2,015

23-and-over Backcountry SkiingThis 12-day course is designed for adults seeking a real adventure in a short amount

of time.Start with professional instruction at Grand Targhee Resort, continue to two nights in a

cozy backcountry yurt, and move deeper into the backcountry to build show shelters and continue

seeking fresh powder turns. Since the focus is skiing, this course also teaches avalanche and

terrain assessment.

12 days Optional aca demic credit: 2 hours $2,340

NOLSTeton Valley

LINDSAY YOST

ALEXIS ALLOWAYMATT MCARDLE27

WHAT SETS NOLS


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WHAT SETS NOLS

Where the Outdoor Semester was born.

SEMESTERS APART

CultureTheNOLS values the importance oflearning from locals about theirhistory, their environment, andtheir culture.

All NOLS semesters cover bothhuman and natural history andenvironmental studies specificto the region, and some includehomestays and service projects.

When we saw our eldest daughter Heather off for her semester,we put a child on the plane and picked up a young woman.

A NOLS dipemployers valufor encompassaction, and judto develop- me

Your commumotivation skapplications anfor the rest of y

ProfessionalMARKETABILITY

When NASA and the U.S. Naval Academytrain leaders, they send them to NOLS.

DiplThe

Fred Kleisner, NOLS parent, two-time NOLS grad,former Chairman of the NOLS Board of Trustees

Nearly $1.5 million in scholarship assistance is

awarded to NOLS students each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS

NOLS classrooms are some of the wildest andmost awe-inspiring locations in the world.NOLS operates around the globe, offeringyou the chance to develop the outdoor skillthat most appeals to you and discover the newterritory that most excites you.

Each fully staffed facility is a cornerstone ofthe community, ensuring our students cometo truly understand the people and theenvironment of the area.

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NOLS international student ratiogrows each year, providing thevaluable experience of learningalongside locals on your course.

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NOLSSEMESTER

IN THEROCKIES$12,950

COST PER DAY (87 DAYS LONG)

148.85

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Spring Semester in AustraliaCome discover the Kimberly Region of Wes tern Australia,one of the largest and most remote wild lands in the world.

On this semester you will first travel by canoe, and second with abackpack, through a subtropical habitat engulfed with unique floraand fauna. Observe rarely seen Aboriginal petroglyphs as your group

explores exotic rivers and ancient land formations. This expeditionculminates with a weeklong stay in an Aboriginal community withBardi guides, where you will spend time discovering their traditionaland contemporary lifestyles.

75 days Optional academic credit: 16 hours 18 and

over $14,850

Australia

JEN KLEWITZ

JEN KLEWITZ

JEN KLEWITZ

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Baja

BR AD CH RI ST ENS EN N ICK H AL L

BRAD CHRISTENSEN

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MADHU CHIKKARAJU


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Borders

MOE WITSCHARD

BENJAMIN LESTER

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Spring Semester in IndiaTouch down in the ancient world of the Himalaya and prepare for asemester packed with unparalleled language and culturaopportunities in one of the most breathtaking backcountry

classrooms in the world. From our base in the mountain town oRanikhet in Uttarakhand, you will travel through the valleys of the Kumaonand Garhwal, learning skills in backpacking, rafting, and wildernessmedicine. If students are proficient in leadership and technical skills, this

semester may culminate in an independent student group expedition.


India

ALEXIS ALLOWAY

CRAIG LENSKE

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Spring Semester in New ZealandJoin us for an exciting educational opportunity in a remarkable country. Yolearn about the South Islands natural history as you travel through its fores

which contain remnants of Gondwanaland, a prehistoric continent. Along way, youll spend some time with the local Maori who will teayou about their culture and connection to the land.In addition to ba

packing and sea kayaking, youll choose more skills to learn (mountain, canor sailfind details online). Youll practice these technical skills on New Zlands glaciers, coastlines, and rivers. And no matter what, youll experiethe unpredictable weather of this latitudethe Roaring Forties.

77 days Optional academic credit: 16 hours 18 and over $18,015,

including New Zealand 15% goods and services tax

New Zealand

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Spring Semester for Outdoor EducatorsTheres only so much you can learn about outdoor education indoors. Tthe NOLS Semester for Outdoor Educators, a chance for practicing pro

and students studying outdoor education to get into the wilderclassroom . Youll be with other professionals and students who want to leadership as they further develop their teaching skills. The four wilderriver (canoe), canyon, and climbingcombined with a Level 1 Recreatio

tion, a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, and a Leave No Trawill develop your skills, as well as increase your value to outdoor programAdditionally, you may have administrative classes in risk managemenchallenging students, group management, expedition planning, and haras

is your chance to translate your theoretical knowledge about outdoor edEligibility: Qualified practicing or aspiring outdoor educators.


OutdoorEducators

Spring Semester for

ADAM SWISHER

JAMIE ODONNELL

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Spring Semester in PatagoniaThis semester has strong leadership outcomes forged by adapt

in harsh weather.Teamwork, communication, and problem solving arof this expedition. Youll hike in Patagonias valleys and mountains and searchipelagos, stopping to visit locals along the way. The grand f inale may beexpedition where youll plan and travel a route of your own if you are deem


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Spring Semester in the RockiesNOLS invented the outdoor semester, and this course is where it all begain the Rockies will take you on a Wild West tour de force wha complete set of skills to lead or teach in the backcountry. L

canoe down a class-III rapid, make sound first-aid decisions miles from and navigate through winding slot canyons. Carve a t elemark turn through tness on one section and jam your hands into cracks while climbing on th

the Rockies are a hotspot for outd oor activities, this spring semester offerssets, allowing students to choose their combination of four different field acbackcountry skiing, canyon travel, rock climbing, river travel, or horsepawilderness medicine course from the Wilderness Medicine InstituteWil

(WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Find more details online.

87 days Optional academic credit: 1619 hours 17 and over $1

details online

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Spring Semester in the SouthwestThis semester will give you a unique glimpse into the living desert. The se

will take you from a Wilderness First Aid certification to the rushing waterRio Grande and the ponderosa pine forests of the Gila Range. You will find yhand-jamming granite cracks, navigating your way in vast areas of wildernediscovering the deserts rich human and natural history. In this land of

weather, backpacking, climbing, and canoeing will prepare ythe independent student expedition that is the grand finale osemester if you are deemed proficient in leadership and ou tdoor


Southwest

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WildernessMedicine& Rescue

Wilderness Medicine & Rescue SemesterYou could be a member of a Search and Rescue team, leadirunning safety on river rapids, assisting with rock rescue, or w

ambulance. If this is how you want to spend your time, this semestesemester-long course begins with a demanding, four-week WildernesTechnician (WEMT) course, followed by nine weeks of canyon backpack

climbing. Students will also dive into environmental studies, examining, of environmental health on human health. Prerequisites: A Healthcare PRescuer CPR certification must be current for the duration of the WEMT p


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NOLS ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Semester in the Rockies

Semester for Outdoor Educators

NOLS PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Semester in the Pacific Northwest

NOLS SOUTHWEST

Semester in the Southwest

Southwest Lightweight Backpacking

NOLS EAST AFRICA

Semester in East Africa

AmazonDALIO ZIPPIN NETO

SouthwestAPARNA RAJAGOPAL-DURBIN

Fall Courses

NOLS ROCKY MOUNTAIN Semester in the Rockies Wind River Wilderness 23-and-over Wind River Wilderness Absaroka Backpacking 23-and-over Lightweight Backpacking Wyoming Backpacking Adventure Rocky Mountain Outdoor Educator:

Backpacking with Rock Climbing or WFR Wilderness Horsepacking 23-and-over Wilderness Horsepacking Wind River Mountaineering Rock Climbing Rock and River Whitewater River Expedition

NOLS TETON VALLEY Salmon Backpacking and Rafting Idaho Backpacking Adventure Salmon Backpacking and

Rafting Adventure

NOLS PACIFIC NORTHWEST Pacific Northwest Trip Leader North Cascades Backpacking Pacific Northwest Backpacking Adventure Waddington Range Mountaineering North Cascades Mountaineering

23-and-over North CascadesMountaineering

Pacific Northwest Outdoor Educator:Mountaineering

Pacific Northwest Sea Kayakingand Sailing

Pacific Northwest Mountaineeringand Sailing

NOLS NORTHEAST Adirondack Backpacking Adventure Adirondack Backpacking and Canoeing

NOLS ALASKA Semester in Alaska Prince William Sound 23-and-over

Sea Kayaking Southeast Alaska Sea Kayaking Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking Alaska Outdoor Educator: Backpacking

and Sea Kayaking Alaska Mountaineering 23-and-over Alaska Mountaineering Alaska Backpacking Alaska Packrafting Brooks Range Backpacking and River 23-and-over Brooks Range Backpacking

NOLS YUKONSemester in the YukonYukon BackpackingYukon Backpacking and Wilderness

CanoeingYukon Outdoor Educator: Backpacking

and Whitewater Canoeing

NOLS AMAZONAmazon River Expedition

NOLS INDIAHimalaya Backpacking

NOLS AUSTRALIAAustralia Backpacking

Australia Backpacking and Sea Kayaking

NOLS EAST AFRICA23-and-over Tanzania Wilderness

NOLS SCANDINAVIAScandinavia Backpacking and

Sea KayakingScandinavia Backpacking23-and-over Scandinavia Backpacking

NOLS INSTRUCTOR COURSESNOLS Instructor Course (IC)Professional Instructor Course (PIC)

Summer Courses

AlaskaTRACY BAYNES, STEP

WANT TO BECOME ANOLS INSTRUCTOR?

NOLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE (IC)A month-long course for aspiring NOLS

field instructors. Youll get the tools to teachthe next generation of NOLS students: in-depthinstruction on teaching the NOLS curriculumand training about NOLS protocols. Learn moreabout becoming an instructor at www.nols.edu.

Application deadline: December 15

(September 1 for the Sailing IC)

NOLS INDIASemester in IndiaHimalaya BackpackingHimalaya Mountaineering

NOLS NEW ZEALANDSemester in New Zealand

NOLS INSTRUCTOR COURNOLS Instructor Course (Wilderness Medicine In

Course (ITC)

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Teton ValleyTONY JEWELL

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NOLS WildernessMedicine InstituteNOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute offers the highest quality education and information in the prevention, r ecognition, and treatment of wilderness emergencies.

LENA CONLAN

WILDERNESS EMT (WEMT)This course integrates an urban EMT-Basic course with a WFR into month-long intensiveprogram that includes clinical rotations with real patients.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR)The WFR is geared towards outdoor professionals who lead multi-day to multi-week trips.

This course provides the tools to make important medical and evacuation decisions inremote locations.

WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID (WAFA)Designed for those traveling or working in remote areas who need a more extensive trainingprogram than a WFA. Emphasis is placed on long term patient care management and specificinjury evaluation.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA)The WFA introduces trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals workingin a remote environment to wilderness medicine principles. Youll learn how to improviseequipment, deal with challenging environments, and act with confidence.

EDUCATION FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALSWilderness Medicine for the Professional Practitioner, Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Pro-fessionals, Medicine in the Wild, and Wilderness Medicine Expeditions are all viable optionsfor existing urban medical professionals to gain wilderness medicine credentials.

Visit www.nols.edu/wmi/courses for more information, dates, and pricing. 226 days

WILDERNESS MEDICINE EXPEDITIONSThese courses offer a variety of opportunities for healthcare professionals to learn practical,hands-on wilderness medicine while earning continuing education credits. From 2 days to 30,in the classroom or in the wilderness, we have a program to meet your needs. Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals

Wilderness Medicine for the Professional Practitioner

Wilderness Medicine Expeditions

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER RECERTIFICATION (WFR-R)This scenario-based course is designed to review and practice evacuation and decision-makingguidelines. It may be used to recertify WAFA, WFR and WEMT (wilderness portion only).

COURSE LENGTH ACADEMIC CREDITCPR INCLUDEDCONTINUINGED. 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

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JOIN NOLS.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINEThe easiest way to apply f or a NOLS course is online at wwwinformation for you and two emergency contacts, answers to acredit card for the $65 application fee. It should only take 20

APPLY BY PHONEGive us a ring at (800) 710-NOLS (6657) , and well be hapyou over the phone. It takes a bit more time than the online astreet name for me?), but its faster than snail mail. Plusthe courses youre interested in, e.g., Is it okay that Ive never

APPLY VIA SNAIL MAILYou can also call us for an application or download the PDmail it to uswith the $65 non-refundable application fee. several course choices in order of your preference.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AT NOLS

We don't want students with limited resources to m

experiences of a NOLS course. Each year, NOLS a

scholarships to applicants who show great potentia

and who would be unable to attend without finan

Western State Colorado University and Central Wy

access your Americorps or VA educational funds. Coor learn more atwww.nols.edu/financialaid.

COLLEGE CREDIT

Every NOLS course is approved for college credit, a

our college-age students take advantage of this opti

NOLS has offered credit through the University o

premier research universities. Furthermore, hundred

have accepted NOLS/University of Utah credit or gra

Learn more atwww.nols.edu/credit.

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IndiaCASS COLMAN

AlaskaTRACY BAYNES STEP

ScandinaviaFREDRIK NORRSELL

Rocky MountainJUAN QUEIROLO

2014 NOLS Course Catalog Winter/Spring

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