Expeditions

Wyoming Backpacking Adventure for Teens 14-15 - 2 Weeks

Join teens your age for a 2-week backpacking adventure in Wyoming. Forge friendships, develop leadership skills, and gain confidence.

Duration

14 days

Age

14-15 Only

Jared Steinman_WFR-24

Overview

About this course

Backpack through the granite peaks of Wyoming!  Hiking among the pine forests, up and over high mountain passes, through meadows of wildflowers, and in boulder fields, you will experience the best of the Rockies. Whether you climb your first peak, catch your first fish, or make your first dinner from scratch, this course is designed to maximize hands-on learning in the backcountry.  If you’re ready to start developing your leadership skills and learn what it takes to lead yourself, your family and friends in the wilderness, then this is the course for you.

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Alfreds Futterkiste Maria Anders Germany
Centro comercial Moctezuma Francisco Chang Mexico

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From

$4,750 - $5,350

Tuition varies by location. Financial aid available.

Duration

14 days

Location types

Lander, WY

Equipment Deposit

275

Academic Credit

Start/End

Lander, WY

Fly In/Out

Jackson, WY (JAC)

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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