Beauty abounds in the Yukon. Photo: Sarah Manwaring-Jones

This 30-day expedition for practicing and aspiring outdoor educators combines the skills of wilderness backpacking with northern whitewater canoeing in Canada’s Yukon Territory. A remote Yukon mountain range is the perfect classroom for developing the skills of the backcountry professional.

You’ll find an abundance of mountain wildlife amidst the alpine wildflowers carpeting the tundra and valley floors enveloped by chest-high forests of dwarf birch and willow. After learning the hiking skills needed to manage groups in the remote backcountry, you’ll spend two weeks learning technical river skills, canoeing, teaching techniques and river rescue concepts.

After a month in the rugged mountains and on the river, you’ll have a powerful set of water and mountain skills for future professional and personal adventures in the backcountry.

Yukon Outdoor Educator Backpacking & Whitewater Canoeing Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 30 days Age: 18 and Over (Average Age: 29) Eligibility: Qualified practicing or potential outdoor educators Tuition: $3,465 Dates: June 8-July 7, 2008 July 24-Aug. 22, 2008 College Credit: (Optional) 6 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Leadership Techniques 2 Hours Risk Assessment 2 hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Whitehorse, Yukon Equipment Deposit: $350 Fly in/out: Whitehorse, Yukon Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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