There’s nothing quite like seeing the wilderness on horseback.

Tie on your bedroll and explore the West on horseback, crossing rivers and climbing to beautiful vistas. Red Desert, Wyoming Photo: Becca Parkinson

We’ll take you from the NOLS-owned and -operated Three Peaks Ranch into the wilderness of the Wind River Range and immerse you in the basics of Western horsepacking skills—care and feeding, horse behavior and herd dynamics, tack, saddling, and riding—and other unique experiences of packing and traveling with horses.

You’ll care for your saddle horse and work together with a partner to load and lead your packhorse. You’ll also be in charge of your own well-being in the backcountry, learning how to choose a good campsite and cook a good meal.

Share this wilderness experience not only with your fellow students and instructors, but also with the worthy companionship of horses.

Wilderness Horsepacking Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 21 days Age: 16 and over (Average age 18) Tuition: $5,030 Dates: June 4-24, 2012 June 12-July 2, 2012 June 25-July 15, 2012 July 8-July 28, 2012 July 19-August 8, 2012 August 2-22, 2012 College Credit: (Optional) 4 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Studies 2 Hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Additional Information: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

Wilderness Horsepacking 23 and Over Duration: 14 days Age: 23 and Over Tuition: $3,410 Dates: August 28-September 10, 2011 August 26-September 8, 2012 College Credit: (Optional) 2 Semester Credit Hours 2 hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Additional Information: Course Description Equipment List

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