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Rock Climbing for Beginners: Learn Rock Climbing Basics with NOLS

Rock Climbing for Beginners with NOLS – Learn the basics and embrace personal growth, environmental stewardship, and leadership while climbing in breathtaking locations.

Scaling New Heights: NOLS Outdoor Rock Climbing Course Insights

Explore NOLS Outdoor Rock Climbing Courses, where you’ll gain essential climbing skills, develop leadership abilities, foster environmental stewardship, and immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes!

Top 10 Best Gap Year Programs for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Discover the best Gap Year Programs for Outdoor Enthusiasts! From East Africa’s cultural immersion to the PNW’s wilderness skill development, embark on unforgettable adventures with NOLS.

Gap Year Benefits from a Parent’s Perspective

Discover gap year benefits and get tips to support your child’s gap year decision with insights from a parent’s perspective.

Case Study: Injured Knee in the Wind River Mountains

Two days into a picture-perfect autumn backpacking trip in the Wind River Mountains, your companion slips and falls on rocky terrain. His chief complaint: pain in his swollen and tender knee. You’re at mile 5 of a planned 20-mile loop. What do you do?

Interview with Sam Talucci

Interview with NOLS Alumni Trip leader, Sam Talucci

NOLS Alumni Trips in Portugal: By the Numbers

Storks, sardines, and sand! A behind the scenes look at a recent Alumni trip: hiking Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail.

Why Take A Gap Year: 8 Gap Year Life Lessons

Asking yourself, “Why take a gap year?” NOLS has 8 answers to that question that will help you take the plunge toward a truly transformative gap year!

“It’s a Pilot Trip”—Hiking in Croatia Trip Report

In early June, six NOLS Alumni, two NOLS Instructors, and one incredible local partner set forth on NOLS’ first hiking trip in Croatia.

Gap Year on a Budget: How to Find Affordable Gap Year Programs

Looking for affordable gap year programs? Here’s how to find programs that offer incredible yet budget-friendly experiences and learning opportunities.

Gap Year Abroad: The Best Destinations for Cultural Immersion

Yearning to dive deep into the heart of global cultures? Uncover the best destinations for an authentic cultural immersion during your gap year abroad.

Top 10 Resume Boosting Gap Year Ideas: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Gap Year

Discover the 10 best gap year ideas to enhance your professional skill set, gain valuable experiences, and make your resume stand out to future employers.

What Gap Year Statistics Tell Us About The Impact of Gap Year Programs on College Success

Dive into gap year statistics to explore how a gap year fosters personal development, cultural immersion, academic momentum, and career success.

Avoiding The Crowds

NOLS Alumni trip explores new, less visited, route in Iceland.

Leadership Lived: a Tribute to Peter Simer

Celebrating the life of Peter Simer, Executive Director of NOLS from 1975 to 1983, we reflect on a leader, a mountaineer, and a friend.

Astronaut Reid Wiseman on Expedition Behavior

Astronaut and U.S. Navy Commander Reid Wiseman wrote this missive about expedition behavior from low earth orbit to be read to the astronaut class of 2013 on their NOLS course.

Skiing in Japan: Hot Springs and Cold Powder!

NOLS’ first foray into backcountry skiing in Japan with an Alumni Trip.

A Fond Farewell to NOLS Bahamas

NOLS Alumni trips announces the closing of our Bahamas program.

The Summit Experience – Notes from Aconcagua

Summiting Aconcagua, the tallest peak outside of Asia, is an impressive accomplishment. Learn how you can achieve this with our NOLS Alumni course!

Learning to Slow Down in the Winds

Nate had taken lots of adventures in wild places, but nine days traversing with Winds on a NOLS Alumni Trip taught him to slow down and enjoy the view.

Watercolors: Worth the Weight

When packing for a journey into the backcountry, every ounce matters. Knowing this, Isabelle faced a dilemma: is taking my watercolor kit worth the weight?

Lessons We Carry Forward

With the help of her strong female instructors, Bella gained the skills and confidence that she carries far beyond her wilderness experience.

Opportunity to Engage

As a queer person of color, Lauren shares her journey to discover the programs NOLS implements on affinity expeditions and instructor-in-training programs.