Navy Test Squadron VX-31 Leadership Expedition

The Navy Test Squadron VX-23 Leadership Expedition takes you through the unique canyon country of the Colorado Plateau in southeastern Utah. The course area is located on Hopi, Navajo, Ute Mountain Ute, Uintah Ouray Ute, and Zuni ancestral lands and has a rich human history that dates back thousands of years. You’ll travel through red rock canyons that form maze-like terrain with plenty of rewards and challenges. Some days you’ll spend hiking through canyon bottoms. Other days will involve scouting for safe passage into canyons, lowering packs off of rock slabs, wading through chilly water, and squeezing through narrow slots. Throughout the expedition, you will be provided with opportunities to lead and actively follow your peers. In addition, NOLS faculty will emphasize advanced instructional skills focused on experiential learning and coaching.