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.

Students plan the day’s route in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains. Dinwoody Cirque 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 for 14- and 15-Year Olds Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 30 days Ages: 14 & 15 Year Olds Tuition: $5,025 Dates: June 7-July 6, 2012 June 14-July 13, 2012 June 21-July 20, 2012 June 25-July 24, 2012 July 12-August 10, 2012 Course start/end: Lander, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $350 Fly in/out: Riverton, Wyoming Additional Information: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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