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You payOutdoor / wildernessNo degree required

NOLS – Yellowstone Wilderness (Short Course, ages 18–22)

nols.edu

Costs you

Amount varies

Tuition: $7,110 (Jun 6–Jul 5, 2026). Equipment deposit: $400 (refundable). Fly to Riverton, WY. All-in estimate with domestic flights and gear: $8,000–$9,000.

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NOLS 30-day summer backpacking course in the Absaroka Range (Yellowstone border region); teaches wilderness leadership, navigation, LNT, and backcountry skills. Earns 6 college credits. Shorter option for gap year students who cannot commit to a full semester.

Term
Varies
Where
Yellowstone/Absaroka Range, Wyoming
Housing
Not provided
Airfare
Not covered
Citizenship
See eligibility

Official site

Verified 8/26/2026 · www.nols.edu