If you have always dreamed of hiking above the Arctic Circle, this exploratory backpacking course will take you north into those remote regions of Norway and Sweden. You may go where no NOLS student has gone before. With the expert guidance of your instructors, you’ll learn to travel and camp in areas such as Tromsø, Finnmark, or Lyngen.

With roots reaching back to the indigenous Sami traditions as well as the migrations of the Vikings during the late 800s, Scandinavia is a unique place rich in culture, history, and wilderness. Here you will be immersed in the NOLS core curriculum—honing your leadership skills, backcountry navigation savvy, and Leave No Trace ethics. Students 18 and older can opt for a 30-day expedition. We also offer a shorter, though no less intense, 14-day trek for students 23 and older.

Scandinavian Backpacking Duration: 30 days Ages: 18 and Older Tuition: $5,100 Dates: July 14- August 12, 2010 College Credit: (Optional) 6 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics 2 Hours Leadership Techniques 2 Hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Narvik, Norway Equipment Deposit: $100 Fly in/out: Narvik, Norway Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

Scandinavian Backpacking 23 and Over   Duration: 14 days Ages: 23 and Over Tuition: $3,400 Dates: July 31-August 13, 2010 College Credit: (Optional) 6 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics 2 Hours Leadership Techniques 2 Hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Narvik, Norway Equipment Deposit: $100 Fly in/out: Narvik, Norway Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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