30-Day Yukon Backpacking and Wilderness Canoeing Course

  Canada

• All Other Areas in Canada: 
Whitehorse

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 5-July 4, 2009, July 11-August 9, 2009

Description: Take full advantage of the remote, pristine Yukon wilderness and travel abroad without leaving the continent! Perfect for those students seeking a shorter, non-whitewater course without giving up the amazing natural beauty of northern Canada or the chance to learn two distinct skills. With the diverse, captivating terrain, you'll be able to focus on developing the skills to lead your peers in small groups.

This new course type will pack all of its supplies for a month and won't stop until it reaches great remote hiking. There are two route options, both of which offer true expedition river travel with weeklong backpacking loops sharing incredible views to the rugged mountains and glaciers all around. You may even catch a glimpse of bear or caribou! And if you like to fish, you'll love the world-class fly fishing up here. In fact, this course has great fishing of all types.

With the adventurous routes and combination of skills learned, you'll come home an excellent camper and leader with an unparalleled appreciation for Canada's history and environment.

Highlights: With the adventurous routes and combination of skills learned, you'll come home an excellent camper and leader with an unparalleled appreciation for Canada's history and environment.

College Credit:
(Optional)         

6 Semester Credit Hours:
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum

Cost in US$: $3,750

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada Independently

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 DebriefingAbroad
• 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