Fall Gap Semester: Rockies
Tuition $14,495
Grades
18 years +
Days
70
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Canoe, Community Service, Rock Climb, Sea Kayak, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Jackson, WY
Departure Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Trip Overview
The WA Fall Gap Semester Rockies provides our students with a beautiful outdoor classroom set for many adventures along the way. Backpack through the rugged landscapes of Yellowstone National Park, Bridger Teton National Forest, and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Paddle on Yellowstone Lake, and sleep on the shores in remote backcountry sites at night. Embark on a 7 day whitewater rafting expedition down the Lower Salmon River. Follow a 3 day rock climbing progression in Missoula, MT. Build your confidence through a Wilderness First Responder / First Aid certification. Give back to the community that WA calls home, Jackson, WY, through a community service project with a local non-profit. Complete your semester with a week long canoe trip down Labyrinth Canyon while you complete your capstone project.
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
- Community Service with City Kids Wilderness Project in Jackson Hole – 5 days
- Backpack in Bridger Teton National Forest + Yellowstone National Park – 10 days
- Backcountry Sea Kayak on Yellowstone Lake – 6 days
- Explore Grand Teton National Park – 2 days
- Rock Climb in Missoula – 3 days
- Whitewater Raft in Missoula – 2 day
- Whitewater Rafting Expedition down the Lower Salmon River – 7 days
- Wilderness First Responder certification / CPR & First Aid course – 7 days
- Backpack in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument – 6 days
- Canoeing and Capstone Presentation in Labyrinth Canyon – 7 days
Details & Resources
Resources
Payment Details
A $750 deposit (non-refundable after 7/1/25) is due with your application. WA is unable to hold a spot for you until you have submitted both the application and deposit. The deposit is applied towards your tuition cost. Final payment is due 8/1/25.
If you cancel after 7/1/25 and before 8/1/25, WA will retain the deposit for the enrolled student and refund all other payments that have been made. For cancellations after 8/1/25, there will be no refund, and WA will retain all payments made for the enrolled student, including your deposit. Students who enroll after 8/1/25 are required to submit final payment immediately upon application.
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs. Use the links on the left to explore more trip details!
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
- WFR certification
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
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