A Wyoming 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, not a crowded van.

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

You’ll be with students your own age and NOLS instructors who aren’t just summer staff but some of our most skilled and highly trained full-time educators who specialize in teaching teenagers.

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

Having fun, learning about the outdoors, rock climbing, fly-fishing, exploring, and achieving—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: $4,700 Dates: June 11-July 10, 2009 June 18-July 17, 2009 June 29-July 28, 2009 July 9-August 7, 2009 July 13-August 11, 2009 Course start/end: Lander, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $350 Fly in/out: Riverton, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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