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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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Peter Metcalf: The Dawn
Peter Metcalf: The Dawn
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Announcing 50 Years Since First NOLS Course
Announcing 50 Years Since First NOLS Course
Leadership
Four Key Leadership Roles
The NOLS curriculum identifies four different and essential leadership roles.
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7 Great Activities for National Trails Day
7 Great Activities for National Trails Day
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From the Sears Tower to the Adirondack Mountains
From the Sears Tower to the Adirondack Mountains
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The Backpack: Home Away from Home
The Backpack: Home Away from Home
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Educator Expedition: Skills to Paddle the Great Blue Sea
Educator Expedition: Skills to Paddle the Great Blue Sea
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Educator Expedition: Cutting Edge Avalanche Training
Learning about avalanches in the Tetons on a Level 3 Avalanche Course
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Exploring Alaska’s Brooks Range with My Camera
Photo essay on paddling and backpacking in Alaska's Brooks Range
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