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Registration closes May 5. If you would like to enroll after this date and believe you have the time to complete the entire online platform prior to the course start on May 19, we’re happy to help. Just call or email our office: 828-293-5384, main@landmarklearning.org

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens April 28. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-6PM, May 19-23, with an evening session on May 21.

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc) An invitation to the online platform will be emailed to you when the course opens. It is self-paced, and you have one week to complete it before the Skills Session. The CANVAS platform opens a week before the in-person Orientation.

• Online platform opens a week before you arrive onsite.
• Orientation: May 28, 6PM-9PM
• Skills Session: May 29, 8AM-6PM

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $300

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $15 Camping or Bunkhouse, for the night prior to your Skills Session date.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. Bunkhouse residents may be assigned up to three roommates. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the Skills Session date.

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Location: Landmark’s Downstream Campus

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $300

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 camping or bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self check-in. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. Please arrive by 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Shuttle:

Students must provide transportation to and from campus and river sites. Carpooling should be possible with other students in the class.

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Location: Landmark’s Downstream Campus

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $300

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $30 camping or bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self check-in. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. Please arrive by 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Shuttle:

Students must provide transportation to and from campus and river sites. Carpooling should be possible with other students in the class.

Register Now

Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc) An invitation to the online platform will be emailed to you when the course opens. It is self-paced, and you have one week to complete it before the Skills Session. The CANVAS platform opens a week before the in-person Orientation.

• Online platform opens a week before you arrive onsite.
• Orientation: June 4, 6PM-9PM
• Skills Session: June 5, 8AM-6PM

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $300

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging: $15 Camping or Bunkhouse, for the night prior to your Skills Session date.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. Bunkhouse residents may be assigned up to three roommates. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the Skills Session date.

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition:

• WFA Only $299. The NOLS WFA runs from 8AM-5PM, June 7-8.
• CPR $79.  HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, June 6.

Meals:  No meals provided.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging:  Camping $30, Bunkhouse $30.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Registration closes May 26. If you would like to enroll after this date and believe you have the time to complete the entire online platform prior to the course start on June 9, we’re happy to help. Just call or email our office: 828-293-5384, main@landmarklearning.org

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens May 19. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-6PM, June 9-13, with an evening session on June 11.

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition includes camping: $665

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging:

Camping (bring your own gear). Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self check-in. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

About This Course:

This course will explore various outdoor spaces each day that are within an hour of where we will basecamp, at the Landmark Learning Downstream Campus. Students may need to provide their own transportation to and from each site.

Teaching Topics will be assigned on a first-request basis. Indicate your top 3 choices when you register:

• • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Others
  • Environment or Pursuit-Specific topic (Deserts, Waterways, Climbing, etc)

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition:

• WFA Only $299. The NOLS WFA runs from 8AM-5PM, July 12-13.
• CPR $79.  HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, July 11.

Meals:  No meals provided.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging:  Camping $30, Bunkhouse $30.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition:

• WFA Only $299. The NOLS WFA runs from 8AM-5PM, July 19-20.
• CPR $79.  HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, July 18.

Meals:  No meals provided.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging:  Camping $30

Camping (bring your own gear, tent, hammock)  is available by reservation. These camping options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers off the dining hall. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Registration closes July 7. If you would like to enroll after this date and believe you have the time to complete the entire online platform prior to the course start on July 21, we’re happy to help. Just call or email our office: 828-293-5384, main@landmarklearning.org

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens June 30. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-6PM, July 21-25, with an evening session on July 23.

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $399

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Registration closes August 18. If you would like to enroll after this date and believe you have the time to complete the entire online platform prior to the course start on September 1, we’re happy to help. Just call or email our office: 828-293-5384, main@landmarklearning.org

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens August 11. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-6PM, September 1-5, with an evening session on Sept 3.

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition: $299

Meals:  No meals provided.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging:  Camping $30, Bunkhouse $30.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Contact: main@landmarklearning.org, 828-293-5384

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Location: Landmark Learning, Downstream Campus, Cullowhee NC

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not Included.
Ample restaurants and grocery stores within 15 minutes of our campus. There is a pavilion for students to cook under, on their camp stoves – bring all your pots and eating ware. There is a standard-size refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker available for students to share in the classroom.

Lodging: $135, by reservation.

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation for. Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. The bunkhouses are located a 10-minute walk up the mountain. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers.  

Arrival is from 12PM-5PM the day before the course starts for orientation and health screening. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. If you cannot arrive by 5PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course for health screening. Class begins promptly at 8AM. 

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course. 

Additional Details:

College Credit is available at your course for an additional fee through the University of Utah. For details, visit: https://www.nols.edu/en/resources/credit-continuing-education/college-credit/

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Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $399

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition:

• WFA Only $299. The NOLS WFA runs from 8AM-5PM, October 4-5.
• CPR $79.  HSI Adult/Child CPR+AED is an add-on option during checkout. It will be held 6PM-9PM, October 3.

Meals:  No meals provided.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging:  Camping $30

Camping (bring your own gear, tent, hammock)  is available by reservation. These camping options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers off the dining hall. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $135 Camping; $225 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Course Overview: (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Location: Landmark Learning’s Downstream Campus

Tuition includes camping: $665

Meals:

Not included – town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options.

Available for student use is a standard refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hot water urn. Most students bring camp stoves to cook within a budget under our outdoor cooking pavilion.

Lodging:

Camping (bring your own gear). Camping is on a pad near the parking lot and classroom. You may also camp in your vehicle, but there is no hookup or space for RVs. Any overnight stay grants access to the kitchen amenities and indoor showers. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self check-in. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be on the desk at the front of the classroom. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

About This Course:

This course will explore various outdoor spaces each day that are within an hour of where we will basecamp, at the Landmark Learning Downstream Campus. Students may need to provide their own transportation to and from each site.

Teaching Topics will be assigned on a first-request basis. Indicate your top 3 choices when you register:

• • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Others
  • Environment or Pursuit-Specific topic (Deserts, Waterways, Climbing, etc)

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Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. 

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community. 

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available. 

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Prepare for your course here!

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $399

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

Register Now

Course Overview (Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc)

Prepare for your course here!

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $399

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $45 Camping; $75 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, as availability permits. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.

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Registration closes December 1. If you would like to enroll after this date and believe you have the time to complete the entire online platform prior to the course start on December 15, we’re happy to help. Just call or email our office: 828-293-5384, main@landmarklearning.org

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Online platform opens November 24. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform.
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-6PM, December 15-19, with an evening session on Dec 17.

Location: Landmark Learning’s Upstream Campus

Tuition: $915

Meals: Not included.

Town is 10 minutes from our base, with ample restaurants and grocery store options. Available for student use are two standard refrigerators, two microwaves, coffee pots and hot water urns, as well as three double-burner induction stoves with required magnetic pots/pans. Cups, plates, bowls, and silverware are also available for student use. Students will each have a cubby to use for dry food storage and use the three-sink system for washing/sanitizing at the end of meals.

Lodging: $75 Camping; $125 Bunkhouse

Camping (bring your own gear) or bunk space (bring your sleeping bag and pillow) is available by reservation. These lodging options are located by foot, up the hill behind the Cane Creek Lodge. Campers are invited to use the showers in the Student Lounge area. Students may also opt to camp in their vehicles in the parking area. The camping fee applies, and they may use the campers’ showers in the Lodge. No electric or water hookup is available.

Bunkhouses are 4 max to a room, and you can select gender-specific or gender-neutral designation as available. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Each pair of rooms shares a common connecting space and covered front porch for downtime and community.

You may arrive between 12PM-9PM the day before the course starts for self-checkin. Housing assignments and the grounds orientation will be posted in the classroom lobby. If you cannot arrive by 9PM, you may arrive at 7:45AM on the first day of your course. Class begins promptly at 8AM.

Students must be packed and moved out prior to 8AM on the last day of the course.

Shuttle:

There are several shuttle services that are offered in the area with competitive pricing.   

• Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
• Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
• Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   
• Contact the office at 828-293-5384 to authorize the release of your contact information to other students who may be interested in carpooling.