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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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How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
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How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]

How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
NOLS March 2016 1 min read
Debunking Myths: What Should You Do If Someone has Hypothermia?
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Debunking Myths: What Should You Do If Someone has Hypothermia?

Knowing the recommended treatments for hypothermia in the wilderness is an important winter skill. Here NOLS addresses common myths about…
NOLS March 2016 1 min read
How NOLS Ruined the Old Me
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How NOLS Ruined the Old Me

That summer with NOLS cracked me open, so light could get in. The things that ruin us, the things that…
NOLS March 2016 1 min read
Announcing the Second NOLS Exploration Film Tour
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Announcing the Second NOLS Exploration Film Tour

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is excited to announce its second Exploration Film Tour. Come celebrate the outdoors through…
NOLS February 2016 1 min read
How to Plan for Your Gap Year
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How to Plan for Your Gap Year

Not sure where to start with gap year planning? Check out these 8 steps to help you plan for your…
NOLS February 2016 1 min read
The NOLS Underground: Caving
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The NOLS Underground: Caving

The NOLS Underground: Caving
NOLS February 2016 1 min read
Expedition Denali: Where Are They Now?
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Expedition Denali: Where Are They Now?

Expedition Denali: Where Are They Now?
NOLS February 2016 1 min read
Come Meet Our 108-Year-Old Founder
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Come Meet Our 108-Year-Old Founder

Come Meet Our 108-Year-Old Founder
NOLS February 2016 1 min read
What to Know Before You Go: Common Pre-Course Questions
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What to Know Before You Go: Common Pre-Course Questions

There's a lot to wonder about before a NOLS Expedition - find answers to common pre-course questions here.
NOLS February 2016 1 min read

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