River Rats

Spring Semester in the Rockies
– 3 (SSR-3) returned from Vernal Utah Base yesterday after several
weeks on their river section.  They were able to get the full spectrum
of water sport experience, traveling down river through they canyons in
white water kayaks and in a paddle raft/ oar rigged vessel.  They were
able to learn vital skills as they paddled through class three rapids.
A good amount of the students were able to learn and master their rolls
and some were even able to learn play boating moves such as stern
squirting, cart-wheeling, and stalling.

The students of SSR-3 are currently gearing up here at NOLS Rocky Mountain for their final component of their semester: climbing.  They will be first heading to the Needles and then to Devil’s Tower.  They leave with high expectations of learning new skills, having yet another awesome experience, and continuing to have “lots of man time” and bonding.