NOLS - Rock and River

  United States

Wyoming

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 31-June 29, 2009; June 7-July 6, 2009; July 5-August 3, 2009

Description: Imagine mastering two skills in two very different wilderness environments, the stunning canyons of Wyoming and the whitewater of Utahs Green River.

The climbing section in either Sinks Canyon outside Lander, Wyoming or Vedauwoo near Laramie, Wyoming explores granite, limestone and sandstone rock as well as stunning canyon scenery. Youll learn movement on rock, knots, rope handling, belaying, anchors, protection placement, traditional and sport climbing systems, rappelling, and risk management. If you are ready, experience the thrill of being on the sharp end of the rope while lead climbing.

The other component of your course will take you through Green Rivers Desolation and Gray canyons, where youll master rowing oar boats and captaining paddle rafts and learn to steer a whitewater kayak through class I-III+ rapids. Youll live and travel within the canyons sheer sandstone walls rimmed with sage and piñon pine, experiencing what it takes to organize and lead your own river trips.

Highlights:
College Credit: (Optional)

6 Semester Credit Hours:
4 Hours Skills Practicum
2 Hours Risk Management

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $5,005

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Each year NOLS offers over $800,000 dollars in scholarship assistance. Scholarship aid is available to applicants who show great potential to excel as NOLS students and who would be unable to attend without financial aid. These scholarship dollars are made available through the generosity of alumni and friends to the NOLS Fund. Our graduates realize the great impact a NOLS education has and volunteer both time and money to further the school's mission.

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

NOLS The National Outdoor Leadership School's Mission Statement: The mission of the National Outdoor Leadership School is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment.

Year Founded: 1965