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Alumni Trips | Alumni Courses | Reunions | Seminars
Alumni Trips: Lifelong Learning for Grads, Friends and their Families
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NOLS rations are the base of alumni trips' food—then we spiff it up, sometimes with Arctic wild berries.
Photo: Rothberg/Lu |
Are you interested in getting back into the wilderness with NOLS, but you're faced with a calendar too crammed for a long expedition?
Usually one week in length, alumni trips are specifically designed for NOLS graduates and their friends and families. These trips allow busy grads to reconnect with the school, enjoy an outdoor vacation, and have the chance to introduce loved ones to the NOLS experience.
Instruction on alumni trips is informal and the atmosphere relaxed. We review and practice Leave No Trace camping skills, teach technical skills and touch on a host of other NOLS information—depending on interest. We can also create a custom trip if you and your cohorts have a hankering for something eclectic, yet NOLS-flavored. Want to see more ideas? Check out some past trips in the Alumni Trips Photo Album below.
Friends and Family are welcome to join you on all NOLS Alumni trips!
"...a perfect balance of learning and playing... "
—Monnie B. - BVI Sailing Trip |
"It was great to return to the Winds' alpine sights and environment with my sons."
— Mark F., 1981 NOLS Wilderness Course grad and '07 alumni trip participant. |
Despite the photo, tuxedos are not required.
Photo: Lindblad Expeditions |
Antarctica Peninsula Voyage
Date: October 31-November 14, 2008
Price: varies
Would you consider a 15-day sea journey to the "White Continent"?
We're organizing an alumni expedition with Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic. It'd be our first "NOLS Alumni Travel" trip—providing grads, friends and families access to some of the few places NOLS doesn't operate. A portion of the tuition comes back to NOLS—broadening the school's educational reach.
This trip happens around Halloween 2008, so dust off your penguin costume and drop us a note if an Arctic adventure with NOLS interests you. |
Don't just lay around basking in the sun, head to the Galapagos Islands instead. Photo: Lindblad Expedition |
Galapagos Islands Voyage
Date: November 7 - 16, 2008
Price: varies
Would you like to see the wildlife on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands?
We're organizing an alumni expedition with Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic. It's one of our first "NOLS Alumni Travel" trips—providing grads, friends and families access to some of the few places NOLS doesn't operate. A portion of the tuition comes back to NOLS—broadening the school's educational reach.
This trip happens soon, so drop us a note if travel to the Galapagos interests you. |
Free your heel. Photo: Brad Christensen |
Teton Telemark, Snowboard & Avalanche Training
Date: February 22 - 27, 2009
Price: $1175
The Tetons in winter are home to some of the finest powder and most gorgeous mountain scenery that exists. You'll be introduced to winter travel techniques and learn avalanche skills while based at the NOLS Teton Valley branch. Practicing your turns at Grand Targhee Ski area, learning avalanche skills and touring in the Tetons. Education and recreation—it's the perfect combination.
Click the link above for more information.
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Photo: Pascal Beauvais |
Rock Climbing at Cochise Stronghold, Arizona
Date: February 28 - March 6, 2009
Price: $1395
Join us at Cochise Stronghold, a granite climbing playground south of Tucson. To maximize climbing time, we'll base camp in a rustic area campground. Tailored for climbers of all experience levels, from novice to advanced, this seven-day camp focuses on technical skills.
Bring your camera to record the desert's unique, sun-drenched beauty
Click the link above for more information. |
Photo: Brian Harper |
Sailing in Baja, Mexico
Date: February 28 - March 7, 2009
Price: $1600
Always a favorite, this years Baja Sailing trip explores the islands near Ensenada Blanco Beach near Loreto on the Sea of Cortez. The area is abundant with marine life and beautiful green waters.
Travel will be on 22-foot yawl-rigged Drascombe Longboats; each accomodates 4 people and their gear. Nights will find us camping on desert beaches while days will be spent sailing, snorkeling and exploring.
Click the link above for more information. |
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Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
Dates: May 17 - 24 & May 26 - June 2, 2009
Price: $1900
Join us on an 8-day sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands on a five cabin, 50 foot cruiser (Beneteau 50/5/5).
The trip teaches sailing basics with the goal to gain competent crew certification. Some pre-trip homework is required for the certification.
Up to eight students and two NOLS sailing instructors will spend the week exploring the beautiful cays and isles of the archipelago. |
Let the Salmon River float your gear. Photo: Steven Gerwirz |
Family Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River
Dates: June 19 -23, 2009
Price: $1020
Want to improve your kids' memories? Our 86-mile Salmon River rafting trip through Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness provides a chance to build real memories with your family.
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Let Arty the Llama move your camp.
Photo: Rich Brame |
Family Camping in Wyomings Wind River Range
Date: July 6 - 11, 2009
Price: $1275
Relive your fondest memories of the Wind River Mountains with your family. This trip will travel into the Winds using Llamas to transport the majority of your gear as you shoulder a light daypack of necessities. Time will be spent covering basic wilderness skills, including navigation, cooking and Leave No Trace camping techniques. |
Stay tuned for more information on other alumni adventures including trips to Alaska's Prince William Sound, Canada's Yukon River, Mount Rainier, Wyoming's Gannett Peak, and many more...
Past Trips: Let us know what you've liked and what you would like to see offered again.
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