Nepal Register Now! Photo: Ted Roxbury Ama Dablam from the north.     -"It was great! Got to go climb on the course and learned the skills to go do future climbs on my own. With more experience, this will be a great foundation to become a mountaineering guide." -Taylor G.     More Student Comments          Nepal          Nepal is a land of spectacular scenery,     ancient Buddhist monasteries and some of the best trekking, mountaineering, and river rafting on earth. Tumultuous rivers fill glaciated valleys, ancient trails meander below towering 8000 meter peaks and villages dot the landscape. IWLS courses here offer a chance to experience the incredible Sherpa culture, trek through the awesome panorama of the Himalayas, climb amongst the tallest peaks of the world, and raft awe inspiring whitewater while learning expedition and leadership skills.          Picture yourself visiting ancient temples and peering into the practice of Buddhist monks or trekking over remote mountain passes alongside local villagers. Imagine climbing to the top of one of myriad of peaks in the region with an alpine sunset blanketing the snowfields surrounding you or rafting an exciting section of class IV rapids in the Nepali countryside. Nepal, the perfect outdoor classroom, is a land of dramatic landscapes, rich culture, and high adventure. Nepal Nepal Backpacking     You’ll trek beneath the Himalayan giants of Lhotse and Everest on this awe inspiring leadership course in the upper Khumbu. The friendly Sherpa people make this course an exceptional cultural experience. (more) 24 Days Nepal Nepal Mountaineering    Advance your high altitude mountaineering skills on the slopes of Imja Tse (20,285ft/6,183m), Mera Peak (21,247ft/6,476m) and Lobuche (20,160ft/6,145m) on our 30 day Nepal mountaineering course. (more) 30 Days Nepal Nepal Whitewater Rafting    Whether rafting the famed Sun Kosi or the remote Karnali, Nepal rafting courses are the perfect way to gain whitewater experience, develop international guiding skills, and experience the wonderful culture of Nepal. (more) 24 Days Nepal Nepal Semester   The fascinating Nepali culture, wild whitewater, and mountaineering and trekking with the tallest peaks on the planet as a backdrop make the IWLS Nepal semester a unique and comprehensive international wilderness education program. In addition to these expeditions, semester students also participate in local service projects, a Wilderness First Responder course, and rescue training. (more) 80 Days