Vintage NOLS article in Mother Earth News
Some of the equipment may have changed, but the NOLS education students get today is the same T.J. Watkins describes in his 1988 article on wilderness schools for Mother Earth News. Check it out–whether you’re considering a course and want a detailed account, or just want to take a moment to appreciate how far backcountry gear has come in the last 20 years!
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