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Case Study: Asthma During an Introductory Mountaineering Course
The Situation You are leading a five-day introductory mountaineering course in the Sierra Nevada in early October. The course includes basic climbing and scrambling at elevations between 8,000 and 11,000 feet. Emily is a participant who grew up in the mountains of Colorado but has lived on the East Coast for the last several years….
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What Organizations Should Know about Risk Management
Risk management isn't just a checklist - read about how it can benefit your organization
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15 Signs You’ve Taken a Wilderness Medicine Course
15 Signs You've Taken a Wilderness Medicine Course
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3 Steps to Successful Conflict Management
Since conflict is likely to come up at some point with any group, knowing how to manage it is a…
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Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass
Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass
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9 Tips to Help You Deal with Homesickness
9 Tips to Help You Deal with Homesickness
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NOLS Instructor Wins Copp-Dash Inspire Award
The American Alpine Club (AAC) awarded NOLS Instructor Craig Muderlak the Copp-Dash Inspire Award last week.
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How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
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Debunking Myths: What Should You Do If Someone has Hypothermia?
Knowing the recommended treatments for hypothermia in the wilderness is an important winter skill. Here NOLS addresses common myths about…
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How NOLS Ruined the Old Me
That summer with NOLS cracked me open, so light could get in. The things that ruin us, the things that…
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