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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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New Year, New Outdoor You
Make outdoor-focused New Year's resolutions and achieve them in 2020.
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A Can of Calm: Applying Wilderness Medicine in Disaster Zones
NOLS Wilderness First Responder trainings aren't just for outdoor enthusiasts—they're also great prep for humanitarian work in disaster zones.
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NOLS Awards Close to $2M in Need-Based Scholarships This Year
In 2019, NOLS awarded more than $1.9 million in need-based scholarships to over 900 students participating in wilderness expeditions and…
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Searching for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy friend but not sure what to get? Check out our 2019 holiday…
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Camping Recipe: How to Make a Backcountry Pie
What's a meal without dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth and show off your backcountry cooking skills with this tasty fruit…
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Thankful for Wilderness Medicine
Audrey Goral took a NOLS WFA thinking she would only use the skills for a sprained ankle. She never expected…
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Our Favorite Places to #OptOutside
Do something different on Black Friday—join NOLS in opting outside! Here are some of our staff's top picks for awesome…
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Wilderness Medicine and the Zombie Apocalypse
The horror movies turned out to be real—it's time to adapt your wilderness medicine skills to survive zombies!
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Case Study: Anaphylaxis in the Backcountry
This case study tests how well you can adapt when your patient has a potential life threat.
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