Posts by NOLS

Backcountry Chilling Over Oil Drilling [Book Review]

Swedish master mariner and ships’ pilot Jonas Alexanderson tells stories from his 50th birthday present, a NOLS sea kayaking course in Prince William Sound

I caught up with Bruce Palmer. We talked about the importance of outdoor education, Gap Years and the value of this experience in the life of a young person.

River guide Emily Ambrose shares lessons learned about building confidence as a leader and in her identity during a WFR course

NOLS grad Maya Johnston shares the lessons she learned on a life-changing semester in the wilderness.

Read ten health and safety tips for first time campers. Marco Johnson, a senior field instructor at NOLS offers his tips for beginners.

Confessions from the Wilderness [Interview]

Instead of contributing organic matter to a landfill, try composting with a few simple steps. It’s easier than you’d think!

A gap year with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), has a focus on leadership and outdoors skills in the most awe-inspiring locations in the world.

Kearns went on a trip with the National Outdoor Leadership School down Utah’s Green River. There, he met Swisher and the two hit it off.

Thriving as Women Boaters on the Main Salmon River

NOLS Courses Are So Much Pun!

Marco Johnson, Field Staffing Director at NOLS outlines how to pick the best campsite. His tips include: explore the nearby area, go in the off-season and more.

Ugly Boxes Doing Beautiful Things: How You Can Do Sustainability

Quantifying the Unquantifiable: What I Learned after a Week in the Wilderness with the Archer School for Girls

For the newest high school generation, some students have decided that taking a year before starting college is in their best interests.

Self-care, any action or behavior that helps us avoid triggering health problems, is totally necessary but often goes ignored.

How to Keep an Epic Expedition Journal

The American Gap Association (AGA) released a report containing results from a new survey on gap year participation among college-age students.

Educator Expedition: La Patagonia Desconocida – The Unknown Patagonia

The Ethics of Cheap: Why You Don’t Need the Newest Gear