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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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Why Go?
Why Go?
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Wilderness: What National Parks Are For
Wilderness: What National Parks Are For
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Hot Tang or Hot Chocolate? The NOLS Experience in 1965 and Today
Hot Tang or Hot Chocolate? The NOLS Experience in 1965 and Today
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What To Do When You Sprain Your Ankle in the Wilderness [Video]
What To Do When You Sprain Your Ankle in the Wilderness [Video]
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Leadership Expedition Prepares Local Students for Success
Leadership Expedition Prepares Local Students for Success
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NOLS’ Pip Coe Named a Wyoming Woman of Influence
NOLS’ Pip Coe Named a Wyoming Woman of Influence
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I Belong in the Woods: Spring Semester in New Zealand
NOLS grad Natalie Beittel reflects on why she chose to travel to New Zealand for her study abroad semester with…
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Working to Keep Wyoming Streams Held to Higher Standards
Working to Keep Wyoming Streams Held to Higher Standards
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How to Get a Job in the Outdoor Industry
How to Get a Job in the Outdoor Industry
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