Alaska Executive Leadership Kayak Expedition
This course selects a small group of professionals from the business, government, military and non-profit worlds to participate in a week-long executive sea kayak expedition in Alaska. It is designed for participants to accelerate their leadership capabilities, explore their signature style as leaders and develop tools for driving innovation in dynamic environments.
The foundation of the course is built upon NOLS’ essential expedition skills of effective communication, problem-solving, positive influence, and strategically delivering results. Participants navigate the technical and environmental challenges of field-based learning in the wilderness by getting out of their comfort zones, adapting to a steadily evolving set of scenarios, committing to group over self and learning by collaborating with others.
Participants graduate from the course with transferable skills that will serve them to step forward and lead in their professional career and community.
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Gear: Tents, tarps, cookware, and other group gear provided. Personal gear is not provided.
Mileage: 30-40 miles
Course deposit due: at time of enrollment
Tuition balance due: 75 days before your course start date
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel or leave for any reason we will retain the non-refundable deposit or the following percentage of tuition, whichever is greater:
- Between 15 and 29 days prior to the course start date, NOLS will retain 25 percent of the course tuition
- Between 8 and 14 days prior to the course start date, NOLS will retain 50 percent of the course tuition
- Less than 8 days prior to the course start date or after the course has begun, there will be no refunds
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Duration
8 days
Age
30+ yrs
Tuition
$5,400
Start/End
Palmer, Alaska
Fly In/Out
Anchorage, Alaska
Course Session Dates
Jun 26, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026
Palmer, AK
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