Alaska Mountaineering Instructor Course

This year’s application process is a little different; for information about the 2026 NOLS Instructor Courses, please visit this page.

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Prerequisite: Minimum of a 70-hour Wilderness First Responder and current adult CPR certification

Duration

25 days

Age

21+ yrs

Academic Credit

4 College Credits

  • 2 Outdoor Education
  • 2 Leadership Techniques

Start/End

Palmer, Alaska

Fly In/Out

Anchorage, Alaska

Course Session Dates

No Course Sessions enrolling.

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“I've had a few days to reflect on the experiences of my first course. I've thought about many things, but mostly I have thought about the students. How they pushed themselves physically. How they gained self-awareness through their words and actions. How they learned to be comfortable in an environment that was initially far beyond their comfort zone. In a month of working with these students, I saw them grow and learn a great deal about themselves and their capabilities.”

— Hayden E., NOLS Alaska Instructor Course grad

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Financial aid & Scholarships

NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:

  • AmeriCorps
  • 529 College Savings Plans
  • Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)