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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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Backcountry Rock Climbing – 30 Day

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,450

Wind River Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,050
two teens facing away sitting on a rock, the one on the right pointing towards something far off into the trees in front of them
3 SPACES

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 30 Days

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,750

Alaska Outdoor Educator: Backpacking and Sea Kayaking

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Aug 6, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $7,670
Nick Cross

Idaho Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 2 Weeks

Dates Jul 8, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,510
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 Jul 9, 2027 - Aug 7, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
two women backpacking along a small pond through the backcountry

Women’s Alaska Backpacking – Adult

Dates Jul 10, 2027 - Jul 17, 2027
Length 8 Days
Tuition $3,340
Betsy Winston

Alaska Backpacking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 11, 2027 - Aug 9, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150
Photo by Matt Hage
2 SPACES

Wilderness Horsepacking

Dates Jul 11, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $8,960

Alaska Backpacking – 18 to 22 Only

Dates Jul 11, 2027 - Aug 9, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150
Photo by Karly Gutermuth

Wind River Wilderness – 16 and 17 Only

Dates Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 10, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,120
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 Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 10, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120

Wind River Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 10, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,050
Group of teens standing on top of a large rock at elevation with mountains off in the background
2 SPACES

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 3 Weeks

Dates Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 1, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $6,790
6 girls wearing various blue tops and dark shorts viewed from the back with their hands in the air looking off towards mountains

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Girls 14-15 – 3 Weeks

Dates Jul 12, 2027 - Aug 1, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $6,790
Nick Cross

Idaho Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 2 Weeks

Dates Jul 13, 2027 - Jul 26, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $5,510

Rocky Mountain Rock Climbing – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 13, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027
Length 19 Days
Tuition $7,420

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 13, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930
Charles Zwick

Rocky Mountain Outdoor Educator with WFR

Dates Jul 15, 2027 - Aug 13, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,120
A student-led climb with a scenic rocky background.

Backcountry Rock Climbing – 21 Day

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

Backcountry Rock Climbing – 21 Day – 18 to 22 Only

Dates Jul 15, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 21 Days
Tuition $8,020
a person in a yellow shirt and a rock climbing helmet climbs a granite rock face. There are trees behind them.

Backcountry Rock Climbing – 21 Day – 16 and 17 only

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

Adirondack Exploration for 12-13 Only

Dates Jul 15, 2027 - Jul 24, 2027
Length 10 Days
Tuition $3,150

Alaska Backpacking – 18 to 22 Only

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