Posts by NOLS
The Gap Year Trend: What, Why and How?
One option through NOLS is a semester in the Rocky Mountains including backpacking, mountaineering, winter camping, wilderness medicine, rafting, etc.
Read MoreVermont’s Lieutenant Governor Inspired by NOLS Course
David Zuckerman, Vermont’s lieutenant governor, took a NOLS sea kayaking course in Alaska shortly after the Exxon Valdez ran aground, an experience that solidified his commitment to tackling environmental issues.
Read MoreNOLS Hosts Board of Trustees in Lander
NOLS Hosts Board of Trustees in Lander
Read MoreFinding Refuge in the Wild
A part of Colorado’s growing refugee population, Muna Oweidat recently went backpacking for the first time on a NOLS expedition for MBA students.
Read More4 Spring Break Trips You Haven’t Considered
Choose a different kind of spring break this year. Forget the touristy beaches and overcrowded ski resorts and dive into a real outdoor adventure!
Read MoreThe Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
The Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
Read MoreWill My Heart Go On: Cardiovascular Wilderness Medicine
How much do you actually know about the human heart? Test your knowledge with this wilderness medicine quiz on the cardiovascular system.
Read MoreWatch: Yoga for Sea Kayakers
Check out this video to learn a short and effective yoga routine that’s designed specifically for paddlers!
Read MoreBillycan Romance: A Lifetime Adventure
Once upon a time, two young bankers met by chance, bonding over their NOLS expeditions in Wyoming’s mountains. The rest is history—a true NOLS love story.
Read MoreJimmy Chin’s Journey from NOLS to the Oscars
NOLS grad, former instructor, and current Board member Jimmy Chin shares reflections on adventure, storytelling, family, and his NOLS experience.
Read MoreSimplicity and Difficulty: Learning about Life on a Patagonian Homestead
An invitation into a poblador’s home becomes an opportunity for learning about the one family’s history and the gaucho lifestyle on the Patagonia Cultural Expedition
Read MoreCasting into Spring: Wilderness Medicine for Fly Fishing
Even if you’ve never fly-fished, NOLS Wilderness Medicine has advice to prepare you for the hobby’s common risks, especially in the early season.
Read MoreWilderness and Identity: Q&A with NOLS LGBTQ+ Canyonlands Backpacking Grad
NOLS LGBTQ+ Canyonlands Backpacking grad, Mat Pryfogle, recounts his takeaways from NOLS’ first LBGTQ+ Expedition.
Read MoreCold Weather Recipe: Cheesy Potato Soup
There’s nothing better than a hot meal after a day out in the cold! Try this cheesy potato soup recipe from NOLS Cookery on your next outdoor trip.
Read MoreRisk Management Training: Kick Your RM Practices into Tip-Top Shape
Risk management training educators and participants talk about the value of a culture of risk management.
Read MoreGolden Apple Scholarship winner taking NOLS course in 2013
Golden Apple Scholarship winner taking NOLS course in 2013
Read More“It was one of those epic moments”
“It was one of those epic moments”
Read MoreInstructor Q&A with Evan Horn
Instructor Q&A with Evan Horn
Read MoreInstructor Q&A with Daren Opeka
Instructor Q&A with Daren Opeka
Read MoreVirtual Sea Kayaking – Alaska through a NOLS Student’s Lens
Virtual Sea Kayaking – Alaska through a NOLS Student’s Lens
Read MoreCase Study: A Freezing Snowmobile Ride
Do you know how to prevent, recognize, and treat a non-freezing cold injury (NFCI)? Test your wilderness medicine skills with this case study.
Read MoreAnnouncing New Expeditions for Summer 2020
Check out our seven new expeditions for summer 2020 and start planning your next adventure!
Read MoreHow To Build a Winter Snow Shelter
Excited to go winter camping? These pro tips and instructions teach you how to build a quinzhee shelter out of snow instead of using a tent.
Read MoreCelebrating NOLS in the New Year
NOLS welcomes new president, and celebrates Paul Petzoldt’s 112th birthday, our 55th anniversary, and 50th anniversary of 30 Days of Survival documentary.
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