A Semester in the Rockies will take you on a Wild West “tour de force” while giving you a complete set of skills to lead and teach in the backcountry, whether in the field of outdoor education or with your own friends and family.

Our grads are among the most well-rounded and self-sufficient backcountry travelers in the world. Learn to paddle a canoe down a class-III rapid, make a quick medical decision miles from the nearest road, and navigate through winding slot canyons.

You’ll see some of the great American West’s most treasured spots, carving a telemark turn through the winter wilderness on one section and jamming your hands into cracks while climbing one of the world-class crags in Wyoming on the next.

Because the Rockies are a hotspot for outdoor activities, this semester offers a variety of skill sets, allowing students to choose the combinations they prefer.