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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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Winter & Spring 2020 Expeditions Now Online
Don’t let these dates sneak up on you—summer’s going by quickly and winter will be here before you know it.
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Taking a NOLS River Expedition
Wondering what a NOLS river course is like? Get the inside scoop from instructors and students.
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Wilderness First Responders: #lowkeysuperheroes
NOLS grad Eric Johnson unveils the mystery of a Wilderness First Responder certification: earning your 'Woofer' makes you a #lowkeysuperhero.
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There and Back Again, a Patagonia Tale: The Patagonia Cultural Expedition
My friends were confused about why someone who'd just gotten a masters in Public Health would join a NOLS expedition…
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Research at NOLS: How NOLS Courses Help Prepare for Extended Expeditions in Space
How can NOLS courses help us plan for long duration space flight? Notre Dame PhD candidate Mallika Sarma does the…
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USNA Midshipman Turned NOLS Instructor
USNA grad and Marine veteran Mike Titzer reflects on the lessons he learned on his student course and his return…
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NOLS Fellow Personal Reflection
Kristen Lee discusses the importance of connections within herself and the world around her and how NOLS has helped her…
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Case Study: Bucked off a Horse
You're a first responder helping a patient who was bucked off their horse. The assessment might reveal something more troubling…
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5 Things I Learned from Going on a Paddling Expedition with My Spouse
Going on an expedition is one thing—going with your spouse can be something else entirely.
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