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Case Study: Dental Emergency while Rafting
The Setting You are on day three of a 4-day rafting trip on the Rogue River in Oregon. The trip has been incredible so far. Great rapids, beautiful scenery, skies full of stars, and endless cups of hot cocoa. You’re almost to your campsite on day three, but have one more rapid to go. At…
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Getting Ready: Mental and Physical Prep for My Gap Year
Here's what one grad did to prepare for her gap year expedition in Patagonia with NOLS.
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7 Ways to Make Coffee While Camping
Need coffee to function? Here are the seven best ways to make your favorite drink while you're out in the…
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Enjoying the Tiny Life
Get the scoop on what it's like to live in a tiny house—and why you might want to give it…
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On the Creation of Bears Ears National Monument
The importance of the 2016 designation of Bears Ears National Monument.
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How To Keep Your Feet Warm
Advice from the pros on how to take care of your feet when they get cold.
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Potential Energy
NOLS alumni Rachel Dranoff explains how to harness the potential energy of a NOLS course.
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An Astronaut Candidate’s Take on Goals and Leadership
Astronaut in training Shawna Pandya talks to us about pursuing big goals.
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How Can I Support You? The Power of Expedition Behavior
“How can I support you?” It was maybe the best question I had ever been asked. It was expedition behavior…
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Preparing for a Miracle: WFR Training in Family Emergencies
Two parents tell the story of their family's worst day—and the happy ending that came as a result of being…
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