Riding in style: Students on a horsepacking course in the Wind River mountain range. Photo: Eeva Makela

There’s nothing quite like seeing the wilderness on horseback. We’ll take you from the NOLS-owned and operated Three Peaks Ranch into the wilderness of the Wind River Range and immerse you in the basics of Western horsemanship—care and feeding, horse behavior and herd dynamics, tack, saddling, and riding—and other unique skills of packing and traveling with horses. You’ll care for your saddle horse and work together with a partner to load and lead your packhorse. You’ll also be in charge of your own well-being in the backcountry, learning how to choose a good campsite and cook a good meal. Share this wilderness experience not only with your fellow students and instructors, but also with the worthy companionship of horses.

Wilderness Horsepacking Features world-famous Orvis™ fly fishing curriculum and gear. Duration: 21 days Age: 16 and over (Average age 18) Tuition: 2008: $4,410 2009: $4,700 Dates: 2008 July 21-Aug. 10, 2008 Aug. 4-Aug. 24, 2008 2009 June 3-June 23, 2009 June 27-July 17, 2009 July 6-July 26, 2009 July 20-August 9, 2009 August 3-August 23, 2009 College Credit: (Optional) 4 Semester Credit Hours 2 Hours Environmental Ethics 2 Hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

Wilderness Horsepacking 23 and Over Duration: 14 days Age: 23 and Over Tuition: 2008: $3,005 2009: $3,175 Dates: 2008 Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2008 2009 June 13-June 26, 2009 August 30-September 12, 2009 College Credit: (Optional) 2 Semester Credit Hours 2 hours Skills Practicum Course start/end: Boulder, Wyoming Equipment Deposit: $300 Fly in/out: Jackson, Wyoming Downloads: Course Description (pdf) Equipment List (pdf)

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