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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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Honors Business Students Share Reflections on Wilderness Expedition
Students from the University of Texas’ Canfield Business Honors Program (BHP) reflect on an eight-day backpacking expedition with NOLS in…
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The Ultimate Gifts for the Daring Adventurer
See gift ideas for the adventurer in your life, including a NOLS expedition.
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NOLS Gulch Makes Temporary Move
NOLS Gulch Makes Temporary Move
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Finding Refuge in the Wild
A part of Colorado’s growing refugee population, Muna Oweidat recently went backpacking for the first time on a NOLS expedition…
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NOLS Hosts Board of Trustees in Lander
NOLS Hosts Board of Trustees in Lander
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Vermont’s Lieutenant Governor Inspired by NOLS Course
David Zuckerman, Vermont’s lieutenant governor, took a NOLS sea kayaking course in Alaska shortly after the Exxon Valdez ran aground,…
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The Gap Year Trend: What, Why and How?
One option through NOLS is a semester in the Rocky Mountains including backpacking, mountaineering, winter camping, wilderness medicine, rafting, etc.
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4 Spring Break Trips You Haven’t Considered
Choose a different kind of spring break this year. Forget the touristy beaches and overcrowded ski resorts and dive into…
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The Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
The Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
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