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Himalaya courses offer students the unique opportunity to encounter a differentt culture while learning wilderness skills.
Photo: Kevin Emery |
The Kumaon and the Eastern Garhwal regions of the Indian Himalaya are rugged glacially-carved ranges world famous for climbing and trekking. Long ago, these low-lying valleys provided traditional trade routes between India and Tibet. You’ll visit teahouses and hike past fields that are still worked with water buffalo. You’ll accumulate backcountry skills and learn the core NOLS curriculum while experiencing the land and culture on a staggering scale. And all the while, your cultural studies and classes in conversational Hindi will aid in your interactions with local villagers.
Our travel takes us beyond the normal parameters of tourist treks, so you’ll be seeing an India that few foreigners ever encounter, deep into the remote Himalayan wilderness. 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. You’ll sleep under the stars in tents, learn skills such as judgment and decision-making, and enjoy the people who live in this fascinating landscape.
Himalaya
Backpacking
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| Age: |
18 and Over (average age: 23) |
| Tuition: |
$5,860
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| Dates: |
April 30-June 3, 2008
May 14-June 17, 2008
Sep. 26-Oct. 30, 2008
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College Credit:
(Optional) |
6
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum |
| Course start/end: |
Conway, WA/New Delhi, India |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$350 |
| Fly in/out: |
Seattle, WA/New Delhi, India |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
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Equipment List
(pdf) |
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