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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’s in the Wilderness?
What's in the Wilderness?
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5 Things You Already Do That Make You a Female Outdoor Leader
Just a few things many women already do that make them leaders in the outdoor activities they love.
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Why Outdoorsy People Make the Best Co-workers
Someone who can laugh at the end of an 18-mile hike through the mud is definitely the co-worker you want…
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History Comes Alive for the 10th Mountain Division
In celebration of NOLS' 50th anniversary, read how the school's founder, Paul Petzoldt, trained the 10th Mountain Division before establishing…
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Anniversary Amble Athletes Abound
Anniversary Amble Athletes Abound
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Waking Up in the Wilderness
Carolyn remembers her choice between comfort and wilderness, a life of what's easy and a life of healthy challenges.
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NOLS HQ Starting to Create Solar Power
NOLS HQ Starting to Create Solar Power
![Look Good, Feel Good: How Gear Has Evolved over the Past 50 Years [Infographic]](https://www.nols.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Look-Good-Feel-Good-1-1024x936-1.jpg)
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Look Good, Feel Good: How Gear Has Evolved over the Past 50 Years [Infographic]
Look Good, Feel Good: How Gear Has Evolved over the Past 50 Years [Infographic]
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5 Things Not to Miss at NOLS’ 50th Anniversary Party
5 Things Not to Miss at NOLS’ 50th Anniversary Party
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