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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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Wilderness Safety Training: Key for Any Risk Management Toolkit
How do you manage the inherent risks, like limited communication or distance from medical care, of exploring remote areas? Take…
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SOAR Act Introduction to the House of Representatives
NOLS and the outdoor recreation industry are rallying behind the Securing Outdoor Access for Recreation Act.
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Case Study: When Heat Stress Hits an Entire Group
This case study tests how well you can adapt when you're responsible for not just one patient, but an entire…
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My Path to Outdoor Education from a Semester in Alaska
NOLS grad-turned-instructor Katiya Gombar says that not a single day goes by without thinking of her expedition in Alaska and…
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Why We Leave Phones Behind on NOLS Courses (and Why You Should Do It More Often)
We're not saying you should never bring your phone camping. But here are some good reasons to consider a tech-free…
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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Next Hike is LNT-Approved
You're probably already familiar with the seven Leave No Trace principles—here are some additional tips to guarantee your next hike…
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The Draw of the Wild
Drawing by Rachel Dranoff.
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I Don’t Need to Be an Extrovert to Lead: Reflections on Backpacking in Alaska
In Alaska I realized I might not be the most extroverted human, but I didn’t have to be. Someone else…
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Case Study: Treating a Feverish Patient
Test your wilderness medicine knowledge with this case study about a patient with flu-like symptoms that may be related to…
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