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How NOLS Is Reopening Courses Responsibly in the Field

Through careful planning and preparation to mitigate risks of COVID-19, we will be able to welcome students for select courses this summer.

Growing Access to the Outdoors

Enjoy stories from NOLS alumni and partner organizations focused on increasing outdoor access

Case Study: Cold Injuries on a Hike

Do you know how to prevent, recognize, and treat a non-freezing cold injury (NFCI)? Test your wilderness medicine skills with this case study.

The Leader: Spring 2020 Digital Edition

We’re sharing our first ever digital-only publication of The Leader alumni magazine for Spring 2020

How to Communicate with Emergency Services Using a SOAP Note

Knowing the SOAP note steps can help communicate accurate information to providers, which is especially useful now that more providers prefer a phone call before coming in with an ailment or injury

Our Human Expedition: Stories of Courage in Uncertainty

We are committed to highlighting the inspirational and brave work of those in the NOLS community serving others in need during this crisis

Quiz: What’s Your Leadership Style?

Everyone has their own signature leadership style—but where do you find yourself most?

Wilderness Medicine for Summer Runners

To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries at home.

Case Study: Spinal Injuries from a Fall

Do you know the proper protocols for a patient with a suspected spine injury?

Students, Sustainability, and Showing Up

An open conversation with NOLS Instructor and Environmental Stewardship Coordinator Jonathan Williams.

Carbon Offsets: Making Outdoor Recreation More Sustainable

What if LNT also meant taking it a step further and trying to reduce your impact before you even set foot in the wilderness?

How to Make (Irresistible) Fudge No-Bake Cookies

Give these tasty no-bake cookies a whirl on your next backcountry trip (they also taste good at home…).

The Hurrier I Go: What This Winter Taught Me about Patience in the Mountains

Instructor Navarana reflects on what it means to practice patience and compassion in the face of adversity, using outdoor experiences to frame her learning.

Applying Wilderness Medicine Skills During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries at home.

What Can Spring Learn from Winter? Lessons for the Transition

Reflecting on seasonal transition, NOLS instructor Jonny Hepburn shares lessons learned during ski season and how they might apply to spring adventures.