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

Travel in true Western style as you learn horsemanship and camping skills. Photo: Jeff Wohl

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: $4,930 Dates: June 1-21, 2011 June 12-July 2, 2011 June 25-July 15, 2011 July 7-July 27, 2011 July 19-August 8, 2011 August 2-22, 2011 College Credit: (Optional) 4 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics 2 Hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

Wilderness Horsepacking 23 and Over Duration: 14 days Age: 23 and Over Tuition: 2010: $3,240 2011: $3,330 Dates: August 29-September 11, 2010 August 28-September 10, 2011 College Credit: (Optional) 2 Semester Credit Hours 2 hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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