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SEMESTER IN
ALASKA
Your Semester in Alaska includes everything
from forested coastlines to the snow and ice
of the high mountain peaks to the tundra and
rivers in between. In the long days of the north-
ern summer, you'll have plenty of time to learn
about and travel through wild Alaska. In the Land
of the Midnight Sun, your rhythms will change as
you fall into sync with the way of the North.
Hiking takes you to the continent's largest
assemblage of glaciers and its greatest collection
of peaks over 16,000 feet in elevation. The se-
mester's mountaineering section travels even fur-
ther into this area, an ideal training ground for
learning to live and climb on snow and ice. Fi-
nally, you will spend 23 days sea kayaking in
Prince William Sound. Amidst all this activity, you
can also expect an extensive environmental stud-
ies curriculum, giving you a unique perspective
on some of the world's most stunning wilderness.
After honing skills and leadership for 75 days
at NOLS Alaska, you can be confident traveling in
a variety of wilderness settings.
Julie Brown
Above: Glacial moraine in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Left: On top of the world in the Chugach Range.
With everything from tidewater glaciers to sea otters, Prince William Sound is a perfect marine classroom.
SEA KAYAKING
You'll explore the wilderness coastline of Prince William Sound by starting with basics,
such as learning how to load your sea kayak, then moving to more advanced topics in
a gradual progression that allows for quality learning. Classes will include paddling
techniques, ocean hazards, tidal evaluation, natural history and risk management. You'll
camp among the spruce or on rocky beaches and glean lessons from your instructors
and coursemates.
BACKPACKING
Learning how to pack a backpack and walk lightly on the tundra of the Talkeetna Mountains
kicks off this section. Then you'll progress to studying flora and fauna of the region,
learning practical leadership skills, and practicing Leave No Trace camping techniques.
Map reading, river crossing, bear camping, hazard identification and decision-making will
all be part of your continuing education.
GLACIER MOUNTAINEERING
This section includes intensive skill training for living and climbing in Alaska's glaciated
mountains. You'll learn things such as belaying, anchors, rope systems, crevasse rescue and
ice climbing techniques while practicing basic glacier camping and travel. Crossing vast
fields of snow and ice in rope teams will require using the clear judgment and technical
and decision-making skills that you have honed all semester.
DETAILS SUMMER
Age and Length: 17 & Over ? Average age: 20 ? Duration: 75 days
Offered summer
Tuition: $9,975
Course start/end: Palmer, Alaska
Fly in/out: Anchorage, Alaska
College Credit: 2 hours Biology; 2 hours Environmental Ethics; 4 hours Leadership Techniques; 6 hours Skills Practicum;
2 hours Risk Assessment
Dates and Sections: page 112
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Tracy Baynes
ALASKA