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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…

Anne McGowan September 2025 4 min read
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NOLS October 2005 1 min read
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Happy Endings

Happy Endings
NOLS October 2005 1 min read
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Adventure Travel World Summit
NOLS October 2005 1 min read

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