Expedition Courses

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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Wind River Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 10, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,050

Backcountry Rock Climbing – 21 Day – 18 to 22 Only

Dates Jul 15, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $8,020

Alaska Backpacking – 18 to 22 Only

Dates Jul 17, 2027 - Aug 15, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150

Prince William Sound Sea Kayaking – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jul 18, 2027 - Aug 8, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $7,360
Photo by Anna Stubbs

Wind River Hiking – 18 and over

Dates Aug 9, 2027 - Aug 15, 2027
Length 7 Days
Tuition $2,830
Nicolette Hilbrich

Wilderness Horsepacking – 18 to 22 only

Dates Aug 12, 2027 - Aug 25, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,890

Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Semester

Dates Aug 16, 2027 - Oct 29, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $20,690
Three women with backpacks walk between two women wearing traditional Indian clothing.

Fall Semester in the Himalaya

Dates Sep 10, 2027 - Nov 28, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $18,410
Will Wamaru

Fall Semester in East Africa

Dates Sep 12, 2027 - Nov 25, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $18,410
Parker Woodworth

Fall Semester in New Zealand

Dates Sep 16, 2027 - Dec 1, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,280

Himalaya Mountaineering

Dates Sep 20, 2027 - Oct 24, 2027
Length 35 Days
Tuition $9,180
Parker Woodworth

Fall Semester in New Zealand

Dates Sep 23, 2027 - Dec 8, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,280

Fall Semester in Patagonia

Dates Sep 24, 2027 - Dec 12, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,280

Fall Semester in Patagonia

Dates Oct 2, 2027 - Dec 20, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,280
Mason Colby

Year in Patagonia

Dates Oct 2, 2027 - Mar 2, 2028
Length 135 Days
Tuition $38,220
Tarsh Turner

New Zealand Backpacking

Dates Oct 28, 2027 - Nov 26, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $10,880
3 SPACES

Patagonia Horse Packing Expedition

Dates Nov 18, 2027 - Dec 1, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,990
Jared Steinman

Teton Valley Backcountry Avalanche Training Course

Dates Jan 1, 2028 - Jan 7, 2028
Length 7 Days
Tuition $3,050
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Patagonia Mountaineering

Dates Jan 13, 2028 - Feb 15, 2028
Length 34 Days
Tuition $11,180

Patagonia Cultural Expedition

Dates Jan 13, 2028 - Feb 12, 2028
Length 31 Days
Tuition $10,610
Photo by Nick Garrett

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 20, 2028 - Apr 5, 2028
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,860
2 SPACES

Patagonia Mountaineering – Spanish Immersion

Dates Jan 21, 2028 - Feb 3, 2028
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,090
Jared Steinman

Teton Valley Backcountry Avalanche Training Course

Dates Jan 22, 2028 - Jan 28, 2028
Length 7 Days
Tuition $3,050
Fiona Casson

Spring Semester In Patagonia

Dates Jan 23, 2028 - Apr 11, 2028
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,850