The Leader

The Leader is NOLS' magazine celebrating the people who've been shaped by wilderness and community. Through grit, expertise, and a deep connection to wild places, we create experiences that shape you long after you return home.

Inside this second edition, you'll find stories from expedition and wilderness medicine instructors, authentic reflections from students, and a look back at 60 years of life-changing courses. We also share our fiscal and philanthropic year, the goals we're chasing, and the challenges we're navigating together. We're glad you're a part of it.

Join us in celebrating how NOLS continues to live our leadership with grit, resilience, and focus—essential qualities for navigating today’s world. We look forward to reconnecting through this publication.