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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…
Food and Gear
Basic Nutrition for Backpacking
See the basic food types you need to stay healthy, well-fed, and hydrated so you have good nutrition on your…
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Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July!
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Creating Family Time—with Llamas
Creating Family Time—with Llamas
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Pathfinding on an Outdoor Semester
Read how Matt used his veterans benefits to fund a semester in the Rockies and found the space and direction…
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Digging Deep: Thoughts on NOLS and Nature
Digging Deep: Thoughts on NOLS and Nature
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Hydration Tips for Camping
In hot weather, we can enjoy the sunshine, lush wildflowers and rivers full with snowmelt. It brings to mind the…
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Which NOLS Course Are You? [Quiz]
Which NOLS Course Are You? [Quiz]
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The Mountain that Was Almost a Cloud
The Mountain that Was Almost a Cloud
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Right Place, Right Time, Right Education
Right Place, Right Time, Right Education
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