National Outdoor Leadership School - Index

National Outdoor Leadership School - brochure - Index

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ALUMNI HAPPENINGS
TRIPS
Are you interested in getting back into the wilderness with NOLS, but too busy for
a long expedition? Usually one week in length, alumni trips are designed for busy
graduates, friends, and families. These trips allow busy grads to reconnect with the
school, enjoy an outdoor vacation, and have the chance to introduce loved ones to the NOLS experience.
Instruction on alumni trips is informal and the atmosphere relaxed. We review and practice Leave No Trace
camping techniques, teach technical skills, and touch on a host of other NOLS information depending on interest.
We can also create a custom trip if you and your cohorts have a hankering for something eclectic, yet
NOLS-flavored.
Watch the NOLS alumni website, www.nols.edu/alumni/trips, for updated schedules and information.
Bill White
Brad Christensen
Rich Brame
Rainbow Weinstock
Sarah Manwaring-Jones
Rich Brame
Ignacio Grez
British Virgin Islands Sailing
Dates: May 17–24, 2008 | Cost: $1,875
Learn the art of keelboat sailing in the British Virgin Islands. The curriculum focuses on sailing and living aboard a
mid-sized (50-ft) cruiser. You’ll learn charts, navigation, and seamanship while rotating through most crew positions.
You’ll enjoy the striking scenery of the British Virgin Islands while sharing quarters with a few other participants and
NOLS instructors. This trip includes a level of International Sail and Power Academy (ISP) certification.
Salmon River Family Rafting - Idaho
Dates: June 25–29, 2008 | Cost: $1,000
Get away for a great outdoor family vacation. Invite your parents, bring the kids, and enjoy quality time on an 86mile
stretch of Idaho’s beautiful Salmon River. Enjoy camping on sandy beaches, having fun, and feeling the rush
of whitewater and the thrill of s’mores around the campfire.
Family Camping in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains
Dates: July 21–26, 2008 | Cost: $1,250
Relive your fondest memories of Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains with your family. This alumni trip travels with
llamas to transport the majority of our gear. We’ll cover basic wilderness skills including navigation, cooking, and
LNT techniques. There will be time for fly-fishing, photography, hiking and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of
these majestic mountains. This is a great way to introduce your children, parents, and friends to the essence of a
NOLS course. Ages 10 and up.
Gannett Peak Climb
Dates: July 28–August 7, 2008 | Cost: $2,200
Hidden deep in the Wind River Range above jumbled moraine and glacial ice, Gannett Peak is Wyoming’s highest
point. Reaching this remote 13,804-foot summit requires an approach of several days, followed by the climb itself.
You’ll travel on snow and ice, cross Dinwoody Glacier, and work up the rock to the summit. Horses will pack in the
climbing gear and much of your food. Bring your camera; the vista from the “Top of Wyoming” is beyond compare.
Canoe the Soper River on Canada’s Baffin Island
Dates: August 7–16, 2008 | Cost: $2,100
In the surreal and mythical landscape of Baffin Island, embark on a paddling expedition in Canada’s arctic. A tundra
plane will fly you in, and then you’re off down the Soper River (class I-II) in folding river canoes. The beauty
of this river, coupled with a number of fun rapids, makes it an ideal setting to learn the basics of wilderness canoeing.
Take advantage of the long arctic days as you explore, fish, or just relax. The trip also spends time in the
Inuit village of Kimmirut, giving us a chance for an amazing cultural experience.
Alaska Fly-Fishing & Rafting
Dates: August 3–9, 2008 | Cost: $1,985
We’ll fly northwest from Anchorage into Lake Creek for outstanding grayling, salmon, and rainbow trout fishing as
we paddle through this stunning Alaskan landscape. No matter what your fly-fishing background, this trip offers
fantastic options, but it’s not a guided trip—it’s a short expedition where everyone participates in the learning.
Wind River Service Trip
Dates: August 4–10, 2008 | Cost: $800
REUNIONS
We organize reunions for grads, friends, families, and prospective
students to mix, mingle, and network. Join us for inspiring
adventure presentations by NOLS grads, great snacks,
raffles, and good ol’ NOLS camaraderie. We’re teeing up reunions in Wilton, Conn., Seattle, Minneapolis,
Boston, Denver and San Francisco. See www.nols.edu/alumni/reunions for more information and to RSVP.
NOLS connects people to the land in some of the most amazing wild places on the globe. This trip is a chance to
give back to our wildlands—we’ll spend a good piece of this seven-day trip doing service work in Wyoming’s
Wind River Mountains. We’ll build trails and rehab campsites while enjoying the camaraderie of other grads. We’ll
also work in some free time to get reacquainted with the Winds, or a fly rod, or even a non-technical peak. Bring
your work gloves and a camera. This trip is a collaboration between the Student Conservation Association, the U.S.
Forest Service, and NOLS.
Rich Brame
Brian Fabel