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Beauty abounds in the Yukon.
Photo: Sarah Manwaring-Jones
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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 and chest-high forests of dwarf birch and willow.
While learning the hiking and camping skills needed to manage groups in the remote backcountry, you’ll also spend time on technical canoeing skills, 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
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| Duration: |
30 days |
| Age: |
18 and Over (Average Age: 28) |
| Eligibility: |
Qualified practicing or potential outdoor educators |
| Tuition: |
$3,735 |
| Dates: |
July 27-August 25, 2010 |
College Credit:
(Optional) |
6
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Outdoor Educator
2 Hours Risk Management
2 hours Environmental Ethics |
| Course start/end: |
Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$350 |
| Fly in/out: |
Whitehorse, Yukon |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
(pdf)
Equipment List
(pdf) |
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