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National Outdoor Leadership School - Index

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India
HIMALAYA BACKPACKING
The Kumaon and the Eastern Garhwal regions of the Indian Himalaya
are rugged glacially-carved ranges world famous for climbing
and trekking. Long ago, these low-lying valleys provided
traditional trade routes between India and Tibet. You'll visit teahouses
and hike past fields that are still worked with water buffalo.
You'll accumulate backcountry skills and learn the core NOLS curriculum
while experiencing the land and culture on a staggering
scale. And all the while, your cultural studies and classes in conversational
Hindi will aid in your interactions with local villagers.
Our travel takes us beyond the normal parameters of tourist
treks, so you'll be seeing an India that few foreigners ever encounter,
deep into the remote Himalayan wilderness. You'll make your way
up high mountain passes, some reaching 15,000 feet above sea level,
and travel through river valleys lush with foliage. You'll sleep under
the stars in tents, learn skills such as judgment and decision-making,
and enjoy the people who live in this fascinating landscape.
DETAILS
Age and Length: 18 & Over ? Average age: 23 ? Duration: 35 days
Tuition: $5,860
Course start/end: Conway, WA / New Delhi, India
Fly in/out: Seattle, WA / New Delhi, India
College Credit: 2 hours Environmental Ethics; 2 hours Leadership Techniques; 2 hours Skills
Practicum
Dates: page 113
HIMALAYA MOUNTAINEERING
The remote and spectacular Kumaon region in the state of Uttarakhand
is the setting for this high-altitude mountaineering expedition. In
these surroundings, you'll learn how to plan and carry out an international
expedition, focusing on topics such as expedition planning, cultural
awareness, high altitude physiology and mountaineering skills.
Beginning your trek into the mountains at 5,500 feet, you'll
travel on trails through forests and small villages, interacting with
the local people. Taking advantage of non-moving days to learn the
technical skills necessary to move higher in an alpine environment,
this course has the potential of going as high as 18,000 feet. The
awe-inspiring views of the highest mountain range in the world
make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The breathtaking scenery,
variety of terrain and travel, and tremendous opportunities for cultural
interactions are what make this course so special.
DETAILS
Age and Length: 18 & Over ? Average age: 24 ? Duration: 40 days
Tuition: $6,380
Course start/end: Conway, WA / New Delhi, India
Fly in/out: Seattle, WA / New Delhi, India
College Credit: 2 hours Environmental Ethics; 2 hours Skills Practicum; 2 hours Risk Assessment;
2 hours Leadership Techniques
Dates: page 113
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Traveling in the Himalaya is a truly spiritual experience. Instructor Sue Bedient leads
the way in the Milam Valley, with Nanda Devi in the background.
Majestic views aren't the only thing you'll take in on your Himalaya Mountaineering course;
you'll also learn, practice and use technical skills like anchor building, pictured above.
AT NOLS, YOU REALIZE THAT MOST THINGS WORTH KNOWING CAN'T BE TAUGHT-
THEY HAVE TO BE EXPERIENCED. -David Christal, Semester in Patagonia '04
Kevin Emery
Alexis Alloway