NORTHEAST David Durant 54 www.nols.edu • (800) 710-<strong>NOLS</strong> • admissions@nols.edu
A patchwork of public and private lands, the Adirondack Park in northern New York is the largest park in the Lower 48 and is just h<strong>our</strong>s from major population centers such as Montreal, New York City, and Bos<strong>to</strong>n. This is <strong>NOLS</strong>’ newest wilderness classroom and the ideal place in the Northeast for a unique wilderness experience. Sparkling lakes, tannincolored ponds, and rivers large and small punctuate this landscape, while Mount Marcy and other high peaks preside over countless lesser peaks and valleys of the Adirondack Mountains <strong>to</strong> provide a spectacular setting for adventurous mountain travel. Experience the landscape that provided shelter and sustenance <strong>to</strong> the Algonquian and Mohawk Indians, and the unique boreal forests that are home <strong>to</strong> beaver, deer, moose, fisher, pine marten, osprey, lynx, and over 250 species of birds. Come along with <strong>NOLS</strong> Northeast and explore the Adirondack Mountains while practicing real leadership and outdoor living skills. NORTHEAST The Adirondacks, with their mixed conifer and hardwood forests, mountains, and lakes, are a premier wilderness destination. Henderson Lake NEW ADIRONDACK BACKPACKING ADVENTURE FOR 14- AND 15-YEAR-OLDS Designed for young teens with a sense of adventure, this c<strong>our</strong>se takes you <strong>to</strong> the Adirondack Mountains where you will hike, learn, and explore with y<strong>our</strong> peers for two weeks. The Adirondacks are the premier wilderness destination of the northeastern United States with mountain summits, conifer and hardwood forests, wetlands, lakes, ponds, and rivers—in a nutshell, a mosaic of ecosystem discovery. Under the men<strong>to</strong>rship of the same experienced <strong>NOLS</strong> instruc<strong>to</strong>rs who teach for the school <strong>world</strong>wide, you will experience the time-tested <strong>NOLS</strong> core curriculum: leadership, backpacking, environmental ethics, camping, fly-fishing, navigation, map reading, and much more. You will challenge y<strong>our</strong>self, gain trust and support from y<strong>our</strong> c<strong>our</strong>semates, and develop new leadership skills that transfer <strong>to</strong> y<strong>our</strong> everyday life. In short, you will work hard, have fun, and bring home unforgettable s<strong>to</strong>ries and memories for a lifetime. DETAILS Age: 14 & 15 • Duration: 14 days Tuition: $3,060 Dates: page 106 Feel the accomplishment of traveling and working as a team through exciting and beautiful terrain. Northville-Placid Trail, Silver Lake Wilderness Area, Adirondack Park Facing page: You’ll feel ten-feet tall when you complete y<strong>our</strong> <strong>NOLS</strong> c<strong>our</strong>se. High Peaks Wilderness, Adirondack Park David Durant David Durant 55