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the remote coastline of Arctic Norway and the lush tundra of the Swedish and Finnish Lappland, Scandinavia beckons . Your NOLS expedition north of the Arctic Circle will take you around rugged islands, in and out of fjords, and along the coastal brim, the lowland area stretching from the ocean to the steep glaciated peaks of the Scandinavian Mountains . Lying along the same latitudes as Siberia, Greenland, and Alaska, Arctic Scandinavia will provide long Scandinavia is punctuated by high peaks and hanging glaciers. Jotunheimen National Park, Norway ScaNdiNavia BackpackiNg aNd Sea kayakiNg The Kingdom of Norway is the westernmost country of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Europe . Your trekking will start in Norway at fjord level and move to higher elevations that are remarkably unspoiled . A mix of rolling hills and snowcovered peaks punctuated by glaciers, this area has been home to the Sami peoples for hundreds of years . Sea kayaking this impressive coastline offers a mix of remote paddling without any human encounters and days where you can purchase fresh food in the small fishing communities that dot the rugged shores . The Norwegian Sea has a rich marine life, abundant with cod, herring, and halibut, and is home to the largest deepwater coral reef in the world . deTailS Age and Length: 18 & Over • Average age: 22 • Duration: 30 days Tuition: $5,700 College Credit: 2 hours Environmental Ethics, 2 hours Leadership Techniques, 2 hours Skills Practicum Dates: page 119 www.nols.edu • (800) 710-NOLS • admissions@nols.edu summer days of midnight sun as you learn technical sea kayaking or backpacking skills needed for an expedition anywhere in the world . From remote coastlines and limestone caves to forested valleys and high peaks, this unique backcountry classroom provides ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the core NOLS curriculum . Whether in your boat or on your feet, you'll master leadership and outdoor living skills while immersing yourself in the culture and wilderness of Scandinavia .

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new! This 30-day exploratory backpacking course will take you north into the remote regions of Arctic Norway and Sweden . You will go where no NOLS student has gone before . With the expert guidance of your instructors, you'll learn to travel and camp in areas such as Tromsø, Finnmark, or Lyngen . Inhabited since the end of the ice age, the region's indigenous culture is the Sami, with more modern Scandinavian roots reaching back to the migrations of the Vikings during the late 800s . All the while you're immersed in this unique place rich in culture and wilderness, you will also be immersed in the NOLS core curriculum-honing your leadership skills, backcountry cooking savvy, and Leave No Trace ethics . deTailS Age and Length: 18 & Over • Duration: 30 days Tuition: $4,900 College Credit: 2 hours Environmental Ethics, 2 hours Leadership Techniques, 2 hours Skills Practicum Dates: page 119 Lena Conlan

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