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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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Snakebites: Here’s What to Do [Video]
Let's take a look at how to prevent snakebites in the first place, the signs and symptoms of various bites,…
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Gap Year: An Incredible Opportunity
Why take a NOLS gap year? NOLS grad Molly Hunt reflects on what she learned during her NOLS gap semester…
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Ready for the Unknown in Hawaii
Ready for the Unknown in Hawaii
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How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers
How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers
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Educator Expedition: “Plan B” Rock Climbing in Red Rocks
Experience an educational rock climbing journey in the Red Rocks with NOLS. Enhance teaching skills amidst stunning desert landscapes. Enroll…
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6 Odd Things to Bring to the Backcountry
6 Odd Things to Bring to the Backcountry
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Beyond My City Life: Horsepacking in the Rockies
Beyond My City Life: Horsepacking in the Rockies
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Peter Metcalf: NOLS Impressions
Peter Metcalf: NOLS Impressions
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Peter Metcalf: Living Big
Peter Metcalf: Living Big
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