AWyoming Backpacking Adventure is a true wilderness expedition designed for young people. For the entire 30 days of the course, your mode of travel will be your own two feet.

Traveling on durable surfaces, like snow, is one of the tenets of Leave No Trace backpacking. Wind River Range Photo: Rainbow Weinstock

You will be with students your own age, and your instructors are skilled educators who value teaching young adults.

Gain independence and take responsibility for yourself and your companions. When you get back home, you will have the skills to enjoy outdoor activities on your own and the leadership qualities to help you advance in the classroom, on the playing fields, or anywhere you want to succeed.

Having fun, learning about the outdoors, rock climbing, fly-fishing, exploring beautiful places, and achieving goals you never thought possible—your summer adventure with NOLS is about to begin!

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 30 days Ages: 14 & 15 Year Olds Tuition: $4,925 Dates: June 9-July 8, 2011 June 16-July 15, 2011 June 23-July 22, 2011 June 27-July 26, 2011 July 14-August 12, 2011 Course start/end: Lander, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $350 Fly in/out: Riverton, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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