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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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New Frontiers: From the Netherlands to Alaska

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NOLS May 2015 1 min read
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Educator Expedition: Focusing on the Soft Skills

Educator Expedition: Focusing on the Soft Skills
NOLS May 2015 1 min read
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Taking “An American Ascent” to Middlebury [Trailer]

Taking "An American Ascent" to Middlebury [Trailer]
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Inspiring Inclusion Through Sharing Our Cultural Stories: José González at NOLS Faculty Summit

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Spring Break in a Tent: The Patagonia Leadership Trek

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Beyond the Ration: Sustainable Food at NOLS

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Injuries Know No Borders: the Significance of Wilderness Medicine in Europe

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NOLS May 2015 1 min read
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NOLS May 2015 1 min read
Why I Used My AmeriCorps Award for NOLS
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NOLS May 2015 1 min read

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