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Claire found the new experiences and energy she needed to refresh from school on a Semester in Baja

The patient is a 30-year-old complaining of fatigue, dizziness, and a headache—how will you respond? Test your knowledge with this case study.

A NOLS alumni reflects on the lessons of watching a sunrise in the Himalaya Mountains.

Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries you'll encounter in the outdoors. Are you prepared to recognize and treat them?

NOLS grad Alyssa Walker concludes that camping with her two young children was magical—and also one of the hardest things she's ever done as a parent.

On outdoor semester with NOLS, you'll learn to find navigate in the wilderness—which might just help you find clarity on your journey through life as well.

Research shows that NOLS semesters better equip students for real-world problem solving than traditional classroom-based courses.

When gender or sex is relevant to treating a patient, it's important to communicate respectfully and not make assumptions.

Master the art of baking cinnamon rolls on a camp stove with this tasty recipe.

You find a hiker who you think might be suffering from altitude illness - after introducing yourselves, and with the patient's permission, you and the SAR team members begin an assessment. Test your knowledge with this case study

The world is already starting to feel the effects of climate change. Here's some examples of how your next outdoor trip might be affected and how to plan for it.

Take this wilderness medicine quiz to find out what you really know about the symptoms and treatment for altitude illness.

Chilean NOLS grad Ignacio Martínez shares stories and advice from his Semester in Patagonia.

For the last 25 years NOLS has worked with partners across the outdoor industry to improve risk management awareness, standards, and practices.

Read our tested strategies for handling the first aid hazards you’re most likely to see when you go fishing in lakes, rivers, streams, or the ocean.

NOLS instructor Liz Townsend believes the most important leadership lessons are learned outdoors—not in the business world (although they do apply there!)

Carolyn Highland reflects on one of her favorite days ever—ascending an unnamed peak with a student-only team on her NOLS semester—and its lasting impact.

Test your wilderness medicine skills to see how you would respond to this first-aid scenario.

Sarah Delany reflects on the most impactful—and toughest—day of the customized NOLS course she took with fellow Bates College students in the Adirondacks.

How much do you really know about heat illness and dehydration? Test your skills with this first aid quiz from NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

Breaking the norms of leadership styles helped this NOLS grad grow on an all-women's sea kayaking leadership course in Baja California, Mexico.

How do you make decisions about evacuating a patient from the wilderness?

Check out a collection of stories from some of the expeditions and trainings instructors pursued in 2017 to continue growing as leaders and educators.

Don't believe everything you see in the movies! Get the real scoop on common myths about treating snakebites from NOLS Wilderness Medicine.