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Case Study: Dental Emergency while RaftingÂ
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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4 Classic NOLS Desserts
There’s nothing better than enjoying a well-prepared dessert in the backcountry!
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Educator Expedition: Washington Climbing, Back to Where It BeganÂ
Educator Expedition: Washington Climbing, Back to Where It Began
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30 Days to Survival: The Documentary That Put NOLS in the Spotlight
A look back in history at the documentary 30 Days to Survival
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Using Wilderness Medicine Training as a Recipe for Decision-Making
First aid and pre-hospital medicine can be taught in absolutes, but oftentimes there are multiple solutions that will work for…
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Why My Semester Group Thrived
Why My Semester Group Thrived
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Do Hot Drinks Really Warm You Up?
Even though hot drinks don't greatly affect your internal body temperature, they serve several very important purposes.
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9 Ways to Create a Happy Workplace: Expedition Behavior
9 Ways to Create a Happy Workplace: Expedition Behavior
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Educator Expedition: A November Trip to Red Rocks
Educator Expedition: A November Trip to Red Rocks
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6 Oatmeal Recipes Worth Getting Out of Your Sleeping Bag For
Make sure your oatmeal is never boring with these cooking and topping tips!
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