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Explore NOLS expeditions, from Patagonia fjords to Wyoming peaks. Build real leadership skills, wilderness experience, and lifelong confidence through immersive, instructor-led outdoor courses.

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STAFF PICK

Ridge to River Semester

Dates Mar 12, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
Length 50 Days
Tuition $14,950
4 SPACES

Baja Coastal Sailing – Adult

Dates Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,190
Mark Jordan
1 SPACE

New Zealand Sailing – Adult

Dates Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Length 14 Days
Tuition $7,520
Alisha Bube

Women’s Baja Coastal Sailing – Adult

Dates Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,190
Sailing

Spring Semester in Baja

Dates Jan 5, 2027 - Mar 23, 2027
Length 78 Days
Tuition $16,200
Photo by Nick Garrett

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 21, 2027 - Apr 7, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,190
Fiona Casson
FULL

Spring Semester In Patagonia

Dates Jan 23, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,180
Oscar Manyguy
2 SPACES

Patagonia Sea Kayaking – Spanish Immersion

Dates Jan 24, 2027 - Feb 6, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $4,940

Baja Sailing and Whale Watching – Adult

Dates Jan 25, 2027 - Feb 15, 2027
Length 22 Days
Tuition $6,950
Photo by Nick Garrett
5 SPACES

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 28, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,190
Fiona Casson
4 SPACES

Spring Semester In Patagonia

Dates Jan 30, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,180
Alisha Bube

Women’s Baja Coastal Sailing – Adult

Dates Jan 31, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,350
Ben Fox
4 SPACES

Spring Semester for Outdoor Educators

Dates Feb 4, 2027 - May 1, 2027
Length 87 Days
Tuition $17,460

Baja Coastal Sailing – Adult

Dates Feb 14, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,400
David Anderson

Spring Semester in the Rockies with WFR

Dates Feb 19, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Length 87 Days
Tuition $18,280
Brad Christensen
4 SPACES

Baja Sea Kayaking – Adult

Dates Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Length 7 Days
Tuition $2,770
Bhaskar Bhat
5 SPACES

Spring Semester in the Himalaya

Dates Mar 12, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $18,440
Photo by Esteban Barrera

Women’s Baja Sea Kayaking – Adult

Dates Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027
Length 7 Days
Tuition $2,790
Fiona Casson
4 SPACES

Patagonia Coastal Expedition

Dates Mar 20, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027
Length 31 Days
Tuition $10,060

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 18 to 22 only

Dates May 13, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
Photo by Brandon Gell

Summer Semester in Alaska

Dates May 17, 2027 - Jul 30, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $17,300
A group of four girls wearing PFDs and paddling clothes stand in ankle-deep water in front of an iceberg. There is a sea kayak on land on the left.

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 3, 2027 - Jul 2, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
two people in a tandem sea kayak paddling across a lake with snowcapped mountains in the background

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking

Dates Jun 6, 2027 - Jul 5, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
Teen girl with a big smile on her face on a raft solo holding the oars floating down river

Salmon River Backpacking & Rafting Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 4 Weeks

Dates Jun 7, 2027 - Jul 4, 2027
Length 28 Days
Tuition $8,190