Are you an athlete who enjoys outdoor adventures? Want to try out the latest in lightweight backpacking gear? Then this course is for you.

Partnering with GoLite and BackpackingLight.com, NOLS is offering the first authentic lightweight backpacking course in the world of outdoor education. This adventure will start in the equipment room as you and your instructors select and fit your lightweight gear and pull together your food for the expedition. Then the real fun begins—“shaving” the ounces. How light can you go?

Outfitted with 25- to 30-pound packs (10-15 pounds without food and fuel), you and your coursemates will be off to one of Wyoming’s most remote and wild ranges. You will travel light and fast, covering miles and enjoying the wilderness as you never thought imaginable—without the burden of a heavy load.

Plan to learn cutting edge lightweight techniques like cooking one-pot meals and staying warm and dry with minimal gear while honing traditional backpacking skills like navigation and Leave No Trace. After two weeks, you’ll leave with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute your own lightweight adventures.

Light & Fast Backpacking Duration: 14 days Age: 23 and Over Tuition: $3,005 Dates: July 20-Aug. 2, 2008 Aug. 3-Aug. 16, 2008 College Credit: (Optional) 2 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics Course start/end: Lander, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $150 Fly in/out: Riverton, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

Light & Fast Backpacking Duration: 14 days Age: 40 and Over Tuition: TBA Dates: TBA College Credit: (Optional) 2 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics Course start/end: Lander, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $150 Fly in/out: Riverton, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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