Travel above tree line in the Yukon for some of the most spectacular views in North America. Photo: Pascal Beauvais

Roam through the Yukon’s magnificent and trail-less wilderness of forest and mountains. You’ll explore and learn in the Yukon’s wild and remote unnamed mountain ranges, where you’ll climb far above tree line for awe-inspiring views and hike on open tundra.

The Yukon is the perfect training ground for mastering camping and traveling skills, especially in bear country, as well as for developing leadership skills and teamwork. You’ll also enjoy fantastic, untapped fly-fishing and spin fishing in wild rivers that flow with the cleanest water you can find.

Hiking here can be hard work, but the rewards are worth the effort. After just 27 days, you’ll come home with the skills and know-how to lead your own backpacking trips, although you’ll always long for the freedom of the Yukon.

Due to current economic conditions, NOLS is not offering Yukon Backpacking in 2009. There are many other summer courses available here.

Yukon Backpacking Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 27 days Age: 16 and Over (Average Age: 19) Tuition: TBA Dates: TBA College Credit: (Optional) 4 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics 2 Hours Leadership Techniques Course start/end: Whitehorse, Yukon Equipment Deposit: $350 Fly in/out: Whitehorse, Yukon Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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