The Morehead-Cain Leadership Expedition empowers Morehead-Cain Scholars to assume leadership roles through excellent teamwork, communication, and expedition behavior; to travel through the rugged wilderness while practicing outdoor living skills and Leave No Trace; to connect with natural places that enrich their lives and foster a strong environmental ethic; to apply effective decision-making tools to real-world problems; and to form a strong community with fellow Morehead-Cain Scholars.

• Your course will have a strong focus on being an adaptable team member and provide you with opportunities to shift between the roles of “team member” (active follower) and “team leader” (designated leader).
• You will learn and develop both technical wilderness skills and interpersonal skills. This combination will allow you to function effectively as a group in a powerful and dynamic environment.
• You will have the opportunity to exercise individual decision-making while facilitating great teamwork.
• NOLS instructors will coach you through the course in a way that both minimizes stress and encourages peak performance.

Your route will traverse trails, steep hillsides, open steppe, thick vegetation, and river bottoms. On-and off-trail hiking, travel near or above the treeline.