two people high fiving on top of a mountain with ice axes, and another person next to them

Fall Gap Semester: Pacific Northwest

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Tuition $14,995

Grades

18 years +

Days

70

Dates
Sept 1 - Nov 9
Activities

Backpack, Community Service, Ice Climb, Mountaineer, Rock Climb, Sea Kayak, Whitewater Raft

Arrival Location

Bozeman, MT

Departure Location

Seattle, WA

Trip Overview

The WA Fall Gap Semester Pacific Northwest provides our students with a beautiful outdoor classroom set for many adventures along the way. Backpack through the rugged landscapes of the Anaconda Pintlers Wilderness, North Cascades National Park, Mount Adams Wilderness, and Olympic National Park. Mountaineer with professional guides up on Mount Baker. Learn what it takes to raft guide through overnight whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River. Follow a 4 day rock climbing progression at the world famous Smith Rock. Build your confidence through a Wilderness First Responder / First Aid certification.

Designed for students 18+, this Gap Semester program provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their backcountry hard skills and leadership abilities within a supportive and inclusive community. Whether it’s your first time camping or you’re an avid outdoors person, you will walk away with transferable skills fit for college, careers, and more.

 

Itinerary

  • Backpacking in the Anaconda Pintlers Wilderness – 6 days
  • Wilderness First Responder certification / CPR & First Aid course – 7 days
  • Mountaineering course on Mount Baker – 6 days
  • Backpacking in North Cascades National Park – 6 days
  • Raft guide training course on the Deschutes River – 7 days
  • Rock climbing progression at Smith Rock State Park – 5 days
  • Backpacking Mt. Adams – 7 days
  • Backpacking and Capstone Presentation in Olympic National Park – 5 days
two students reading a map
Mountaineering in the PNW
two people sitting in a yard in front of a barn practicing wilderness medicine. One is a patient with a splint on her leg.
close of up a leg being put in a splint practicing wilderness medicine
NFS Community Service
Students doing community service trail work
Whitewater rafting guide with loaded boat
Group whitewater rafting
Rock Climbing in Smith Rock
student top rope climbing

Activities

The Fall Gap Semester Pacific Northwest program includes adventure based activities as well as certification opportunities.

I got a lot of experience working, talking, and living with people who have very different perspectives and experiences, helping with my overall leadership abilities

Hassaan, WALI Student

Trip Price Includes

  • Accommodations
  • Activities
  • Meals
  • Group gear
  • Wilderness First Responder Certification

Not Included

  • Personal gear and clothing
  • Airfare to and from the trip start and end
  • Tuition for academic credit through University of Wyoming
Travelers all jumping in the air

Tuition $14,995

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