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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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How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers
How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers
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Educator Expedition: “Plan B” Rock Climbing in Red Rocks
Experience an educational rock climbing journey in the Red Rocks with NOLS. Enhance teaching skills amidst stunning desert landscapes. Enroll…
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6 Odd Things to Bring to the Backcountry
6 Odd Things to Bring to the Backcountry
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Beyond My City Life: Horsepacking in the Rockies
Beyond My City Life: Horsepacking in the Rockies
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Peter Metcalf: NOLS Impressions
Peter Metcalf: NOLS Impressions
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Peter Metcalf: Living Big
Peter Metcalf: Living Big
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Peter Metcalf: The Dawn
Peter Metcalf: The Dawn
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Announcing 50 Years Since First NOLS Course
Announcing 50 Years Since First NOLS Course
Leadership
Four Key Leadership Roles
The NOLS curriculum identifies four different and essential leadership roles.
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