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Adventure and challenge in the wildest place on earth. <strong>NOLS</strong> Amazon demands commitment and hard work. Based in<br />
the state of Ma<strong>to</strong> Grosso in southcentral Brazil, we are located in a transition zone between the two largest biomes of the<br />
country, the dry forest and savannah of the southern uplands known as the cerrado and the moist lowland forests of the<br />
Amazon Basin. Our location puts us in a good position <strong>to</strong> access some of largest tributaries of the Amazon River, and these<br />
rivers provide ideal corridors for wilderness and wildlife exploration. Our c<strong>our</strong>ses offer opportunities for real expedition<br />
adventure, including remoteness from civilization and the challenges of self-care in the tropical forest. As well as its natural<br />
diversity, Brazil also has a diverse and fascinating human culture. The Amazon region is still frontier country. Its inhabitants<br />
have a fascinating way of life that we are privileged <strong>to</strong> sometimes share, and we are pleased <strong>to</strong> be collaborating with<br />
land management agencies in Brazil as a pioneer in outdoor education in this region. Come explore with us.<br />
AMAZON<br />
Atila Rego-Monteiro<br />
Solid communication and trust in y<strong>our</strong> c<strong>our</strong>semates help <strong>to</strong> successfully navigate the jungle’s river corridors. Rio Juruena<br />
NEW<br />
AMAZON BASIN RIVER EXPEDITION<br />
This 40-day c<strong>our</strong>se offers a classic expedition experience on one<br />
of the large southern tributaries of the Amazon River. Beginning<br />
at <strong>our</strong> base in the dry upland forests where the river has its s<strong>our</strong>ce,<br />
you will transition through a variety of tropical environments<br />
as you travel north <strong>to</strong> the equa<strong>to</strong>r and the rain forest. The<br />
j<strong>our</strong>ney is done in canoes and the river offers both a flat-water<br />
and whitewater component. In addition <strong>to</strong> the core <strong>NOLS</strong><br />
curriculum, natural his<strong>to</strong>ry and technical canoe skills will receive<br />
special emphasis. Heat and humidity, insects, and the remoteness<br />
from modern infrastructures are some of the particular challenges<br />
of an expedition in the Amazon Basin, but we will teach you<br />
the basics of self-care that will enable you <strong>to</strong> survive and thrive<br />
in this environment. There are also excellent opportunities for<br />
interactions with the people who lead subsistence lifestyles on<br />
the banks of the river. Y<strong>our</strong> whole visit <strong>to</strong> Brazil will be rich in<br />
cultural experience and diversity. Come see the Amazon and<br />
have the adventure of a lifetime on a real expedition!<br />
DETAILS<br />
Age and Length: 18 & Over • Duration: 40 days<br />
Tuition: $6,900<br />
Optional College Credit: 2 h<strong>our</strong>s Environmental Ethics, 2 h<strong>our</strong>s Leadership Techniques,<br />
4 h<strong>our</strong>s Skills Practicum<br />
Dates: page 107<br />
Land the canoes. It’s class time in the Amazon Basin. Rio Juruena<br />
Facing page: The Amazon is the perfect place for students <strong>to</strong> learn about forest ecology<br />
and environmental ethics. Sumauma, Rio Juruena National Park<br />
Dalio Zippin Ne<strong>to</strong><br />
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