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Archived Outdoor Skills Courses

Currently Scheduled Outdoor Skills Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

Chainsaws: Safety, Maintenance, and Tree Felling

Instructors: Marco Good, Martha Williams

A chainsaw is a powerful and efficient tool that requires a specific set of skills and experience to…

Session Information

Wed, Nov 5th, 2025 – Fri, Nov 7th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm

Instructors: Marco Good, Martha Williams

Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake

Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd

Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cult-like in the North Country. As the leaves turn…

Session Information

Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm

Instructors: Mike Hero, Jan Shepherd

Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich

Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…

Session Information

Fri, Dec 12th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
Day 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Randy Schnobrich