Ice Cream Social | San Francisco, California
Friday, January 30th | 7:00 - 9:00pm
Come grab a scoop (or two) and connect with fellow NOLS grads, friends, and future adventurers for an evening of connection, community, and amazing ice cream!
Whether you’re swapping expedition tales or meeting new faces, it’s a great chance to celebrate the spirit of NOLS together. We’ll provide the ice cream; you bring your favorite memories and a sense of adventure!
Patagonia San Francisco
770 North Point
San Francisco, CA 94109
Join NOLS at Banff!
NOLS is a proud sponsor of the 2025-2026 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. We'll have representatives tabling at more than 20 of the tour stops throughout the coming year, including Seattle, Washington; Portland, Maine; multiple showings in Utah; and New York City.
NOLS Author Talks | Bridget A. Lyons
Online Series | Wednesday, February 18th | 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us for our second featured Author Talks with Bridget A. Lyons!
NOLS Author Talks | Bill CArr
Online Series | Wednesday, March 18th | 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us for our final Author of the Author Talks Series, Bill Carr!
Bill Carr is a former top Amazon executive, author, and co-founder of Working Backwards, LLC, known for his leadership in launching and scaling Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Studios during the company’s most innovative years. A 15-year Amazon veteran who joined in 1999, he helped the company evolve from a bookseller into a global technology powerhouse, ultimately leading Amazon’s digital media division and overseeing a team of more than a thousand as the business grew past $1 billion in revenue. He is the co-author of Working Backwards, which provides an insider look at Amazon’s culture and leadership principles, and he now advises companies worldwide on applying these practices. Carr has also served as entrepreneur in residence at Maveron and COO of OfferUp. He holds a BA from Colby College and an MBA from Emory University.
Bill discovered NOLS on a 30-day Wind River Wilderness expedition in 1992. The trip fueled Bill’s passion for the outdoors and transformed his leadership style. He also serves as a member of the NOLS Board of Trustees.
We hope to see you at our final Author Talk of the season!
Save the Date | NOLS Chicago
Thursday, April 23rd | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Join NOLS in Chicago for an evening of connection and community. Whether you're a local alum eager to reconnect or someone curious about NOLS, this gathering is a great chance to meet fellow adventurers and learn more about our programs.
We hope to see you there!
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