Rafting courses at NOLS navigate whitewater in paddle rafts and oar rigs, learning strokes, commands, guiding basics and advanced maneuvering. From the wild rivers of the American West to the holy Ganges in India, rafting at NOLS takes you to some wild places.

Practical, hands-on learning is what develops solid technical rafting skills.
Photo: TC Rammelkamp

Rocky Mountains

• Semester in the Rockies (some sections)
• River Guides Course
• Whitewater River Expedition

Teton Valley

• Salmon Backpacking and River
• Salmon Backpacking and Rafting Adventure for 14 and 15-Year Olds

India

• Semester in India