SEMESTER ON THE

Borders

THERE'S NO DOuBT ABOuT IT, THIS IS ONE of the most geographically diverse semesters at NOLS. Your adventure will begin in the des- ert Southwest, a land of cactus and javelina, and as winter subsides you will move north, to the lush Pacific Northwest with its snow- covered peaks and forested islands. During the only spring semester that combines both desert travel and maritime skills, you'll expe- rience a wide variety of adventures that will allow you to be a well-rounded wilderness traveler on land and sea. Backpacking in the rugged desert wilderness. Galiuros Mountains, Arizona Facing page: What goes up, must come down. Rappelling is a basic rock climbing skill you'll learn at the crag. Cochise Stronghold 104 You'll begin at NOLS Southwest in Tucson, Arizona, for a Wilderness First Aid course, backpacking, and climbing, and then transition to NOLS Pacific Northwest outside Seattle, Washington, for sailing and sea kaya- king. From scaling a rock wall in Arizona to slicing through the waters of British Columbia, you'll learn a lot, have the time of your life, and see just how versatile the NOLS curriculum is. Brian Fabel www.nols.edu • (800) 710-NOLS • admissions@nols.edu Two distinct environments and four different skill sets make the Semester on the Borders a great way to get off campus and have the time of your life while still earning college credit. Smuggler's Cove, British Columbia WilderNeSS FirST aid (WFa) Hosted by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS, this 16-hour section covers first aid specific to wilderness emergencies and is essential for anyone spending extended time in the outdoors . BackpackiNg You'll begin your wilderness expedition in the rocky Galiuros Mountains that rise abruptly from the Southwest desert . Designated wilderness since 1964, this land of rugged cliffs and brightly colored rocks will be where you learn the essentials of backcountry travel . rock climBiNg Arizona's Cochise Stronghold promises warm, sunny weather and enough climbing routes to keep you roped up and cranking hard . The area's tall domes make it an ideal base from which to learn top-roping, climbing movements, and even multi-pitch skills . SailiNg The coastal sailing section takes place in the northern reaches of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound in British Columbia, Canada . You'll learn how to sail and navigate 36-foot sailboats, each carrying a group of students and an instructor . On-water classes include boat handling, charts, coastal navigation, and seamanship . Sea kayakiNg You'll paddle the remote waters of British Columbia's central coast on this section, visiting pristine sandy beaches, majestic fjords, ancient mosscovered rain forests, and remote islands and sea caves . At the same time, you'll learn a range of technical skills, from basic to advanced sea kayaking strokes to weather awareness and knowledge of tides and currents . Whales, sea lions, and wolves are just a sample of the wildlife you could see on this amazingly wild waterway . deTailS SPRING Age and Length: 17 & Over • Average Age: 21 • Duration: 86 days Tuition: $12,750 College Credit: 2 hours Biology, 2 hours Environmental Ethics, 4 hours Leadership Techniques, 6 hours Skills Practicum, 2 hours Risk Management Dates: page 116 Alan Neilson

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