IWLS backpacking courses are held in some of the wildest and most scenic areas on earth. From the remote alpine tundra of the Yukon Territory to the red rock canyons of Utah. These backpacking courses teach participants to be safe, knowledgeable and confident leaders in a backcountry setting.
Imagine route finding across a vast expanse of tundra in Canada’s Yukon Territory or working with fellow participants to cross a swift creek rushing out from glacially fed valleys. Enjoy a gourmet backpack meal while nestled in between beautiful red rock canyon walls in Utah's Canyonlands. Our backpacking courses explore a variety of terrain and locations, while teaching you skills at the highest standard of the outdoor industry.
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Utah/Nevada Backpacking & Canyoneering
Price: $2950*
Backpacking and canyoneering trips in southern Utah are perfect for individuals seeking their first canyoneering adventure, or experienced desert travelers looking for an exciting challenge. Participants will learn canyoneering skills in a safe and fun environment and explore some of the most fascinating desert topography in the world.
- Destination: Grand Staircase & Escalante National Monument
- Activity: Backpacking
- Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Women’s Yukon Backpacking Course
Price: $2100*
On this 8-day women’s backpacking leadership and guide training course, you’ll travel through the remote wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon, with extended time in Kluane National Park. You’ll move through glacial river outwash, alpine valleys, and intact wildlife habitat, building core backpacking skills while developing the leadership, decision-making, and group management abilities required to lead multi-day backcountry trips in remote northern environments.
- Destination: Kluane National Park, Yukon Territory
- Activity: Backpacking
- Difficulty: 3 out of 5