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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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NOLS Instructor Earns 2018 Grit & Rock First Ascent Award
NOLS Instructor Josie McKee was recognized as one of the recipients of Grit & Rock’s 2018 First Ascent Award, a…
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The Best Gear for Going Poo in the Woods
Outside’s Gear Guy gets some tips from NOLS instructor Jared Spaulding on the best practices and gear for pooping in…
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UT Austin’s Business Honors Program Gets Outside with NOLS
In January 2018, seven students in University of Texas’ Business Honors Program embarked on a custom NOLS course in Arizona.
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Making History: An American Ascent
The film An American Ascent chronicles the journey of Expedition Denali, the first all- African American team to climb Denali,…
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MHYC Alum Inspired by Wilderness First Responder Course
MHYC alum uses AmeriCorps award to complete a NOLS Wilderness First Responder course.
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Celebrating Expedition Denali
In honor of Black History Month, Glacierhub recognized Expedition Denali, the first all-African American team of climbers to summit the…
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NOLS Leadership Training Comes in Handy in Outer Space
Members of NASA’s class of 2013 give Men’s Health the inside scoop on their training, which includes customized NOLS courses.
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A Wind River Take on the “Survival Holiday” Trend
The Wind River Visitors Council recommends NOLS Wind River Wilderness courses as a top “survival holiday” choice closer to home.
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Outside’s Gear Guy Shares NOLS Tips on Keeping Camp Kitchens Clean
NOLS field staffing director Marco Johnson offers Outside’s “Gear Guy,” Joe Jackson, some tips on keeping camp kitchens clean.
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