Brad Christensen
Brad Christensen
Alumni Trips & Reunions
Alumni Trips If a month is too much to ask from the boss, the NOLS Alumni office offers shorter backcountry trips specifically designed for our working grads. We encourage you to bring family and friends along on these weeklong expeditions to reconnect with the school and introduce others to the NOLS experience. These trips have the same top-quality instructors, and though they aren’t guided trips, we do cater a bit more to the desires and maturity levels of our participants. Customized trips are also available. Call us to design your dream adventure. Signing up: A $200 per person nonrefundable deposit is required for enrollment on all alumni trips. For more information or to sign up, call NOLS Alumni at (800) 332-4280 or visit www.nols.edu/alumni.
White Water Rafting in Utah’s Lodore Canyon Dates: July 6–9, 2013 | Cost: $900
Get away for a great outdoor family vacation. Invite your parents, bring the kids, and enjoy some quality time on one of the West’s most beautiful rivers. Enjoy beach camping, the rush of whitewater and the calm of s’mores around the campfire. This trip runs through the majestic Lodore Canyon of the Green River in Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument. On this exciting river trip, you will take part in moderate whitewater, unique river traditions, and great camaraderie. Based out of the NOLS facility in Vernal, Utah, this trip builds on your NOLS skills while introducing you to new experiences.
Mountaineering Wyoming’s Gannet Peak (Alumni Only) Dates: July 22–August 1, 2013 | Cost: $2,295
Head deep into the heart of the Wind River Mountains and find yourself atop Wyoming’s highest peak! This classic NOLS adventure includes a beautiful approach hike through the foothills of the range. At the base of the peak, a team of horse packers will arrive with climbing gear and extra rations. This means light packs for mountaineers on the approach! Glacier travel technique, ice axe use, and technical rope work will keep you engaged and learning as you cross the Dinwoody Glacier and work toward Gannett’s 13,809’ summit. As alumni, the expedition is the perfect opportunity to put your NOLS travel and camping skills back to work and take it to the next level!
Fly Fishing and Photography with Llamas in Wyoming Upcoming NOLS Alumni Events NOLS is coming to your community this spring! We’re hosting alumni reunions for grads, friends, families, and guests all across the nation. Reunions include snacks, tales of adventure, a gear raffle, camaraderie, and networking. Look for events in your area this spring:
• Chicago, Ill. • Salt Lake City, Utah • Durham, N.C. • Portland, Ore. • Seattle, Wash. • Boston, Mass. • Denver, Colo.
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Dates: July 28–August 2, 2013 | Cost: $1,295
Fishing, photography, and light packs make a great way to explore the Wind River Mountains with family and friends! On this alumni trip, our furry companions will help share the load and add a slight twist to the character of our group. This journey travels through prime fishing and classic scenic regions of the Winds. Dabbling in photography, refining your casting technique and relaxing with family and friends in a beautiful wilderness environment is what this trip is all about.
Alumni Service Trip in Wyoming
Dates: August 11–17, 2013 | Cost: $595 This trip takes NOLS grads, family, and friends into Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains for a week of camaraderie, connection and service. We will partner up with the U.S. Forest Service and the Student Conservation Association to conduct meaningful and challenging service projects that protect public lands. This year we’ll focus on wetland mitigation projects in the Stough Creek Basin area of the southern Winds. Construction and trail maintenance is the theme. Although service work is demanding, the rewards are great. There will also be time for fishing, photography, and possibly a non-technical peak ascent. Feel the satisfaction of giving back to the wilderness that gives to us by being a part of a great service project in a beautiful place.