Posts by NOLS

Learning leadership doesn’t have to wait till you’re an adult—given the opportunity, teens show they’re capable of good decision making and problem solving.

You never know when your first aid training might come in handy—you might even wind up using your skills to treat your pet!

Want to take a NOLS course? Here’s how to get your boss on board.

Getting caught by a fishhook isn’t fun, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your fishing trip—if you have the appropriate first-aid skills.

Stop! Before you make that decision—have you considered what type of decision-making strategy you’re using and why?

Test what you know about providing first aid for ears, eyes, nose, and teeth when you’re in the wilderness.

Outdoor educator Erin Phillips shares reflections on the time she spent exploring the Utah desert on a NOLS semester expedition.

Lynn Hill is famous for her legendary free climb of the Nose on El Capitan. What you might not know is that she’s a NOLS Wilderness First Responder grad.

NOLS instructor Jonathan Brooks uses words and images to chronicle his journey through British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.

In a post on College Outside, NOLS grad Will Black reflects on the transformative power of his experience mountaineering in the Himalayas.

We’re excited to share new courses for summer 2018!

My 30-day NOLS course was the hardest test of will, teamwork, strength and leadership I’ve ever experienced.

Do you know how to recognize and treat a patient having an allergic reaction? Take this quiz to find out.

Instructor Tim Kelley shares his passion for packrafting and explains what to expect on a NOLS packrafting expedition, based on a course he taught in 2017.

Environmental stewardship is a foundational value at NOLS and greenhouse gas reporting is one way we’re engaging with climate change mitigation.

Antarctic expedition contractors, wilderness therapists, university outdoor program supervisors—what do they have in common? Managing risk in dynamic environments.

The post author learned that stepping into life back home is as important a skill as living in the wilderness.

We hope you enjoy taking a look back at the seven most-read stories from 2017.

Adventuring in nature has the ability to open our hearts and interpretive learning opens our minds.

Director of Teaching and Learning at the Korea International School (KIS) talks about lessons learned from a risk management training.

I had registered for the women’s climbing course for many reasons, but my essential motive was to be in a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment.

Cal Poly recreation and adventure education staff talk about how risk management adds perspective and growth for their students and programs.