Expeditions

River Instructor Course

You’ll travel in rafts and kayaks through deep incisions of limestone, shale, and sandstone.

Duration

25 days

Jared Steinman_WFR-24

Overview

About this course

This year’s application process is a little different; for information about the 2026 NOLS Instructor Courses, please visit this page.

Resources

Resources & downloads

Additional Details

Prerequisite: Minimum of a 70-hour Wilderness First Responder and current adult CPR certification

From

TBA

Tuition varies by location. Financial aid available.

Duration

25 days

Location types

Vernal, Utah

Academic Credit

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Start/End

Vernal, Utah

Fly In/Out

Vernal, Utah

Course Session Dates

No Course Sessions enrolling.

Financial aid & Scholarships

NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:

  • AmeriCorps
  • 529 College Savings Plans
  • Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)
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