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Knowing how to identify and manage pediatric medical issues can help your family have a fun adventure in the backcountry.

Looking back with a critical eye, I can see the poetry of the experience I had in Alaska. Dramatic, refreshing, limit-pushing poetry.

We found ourselves in a boat pulling away from the only dry land we could see. It looked like a normal city neighborhood had been built in the middle of a lake—all due to Hurricane Harvey

Covered with white glaciers, Denali towers incredibly high above all the other Alaska Range peaks and the surrounding green tundra.

You are a member of your community’s Search and Rescue team. You and an EMS team are responding to the scene of a BASE-jumping accident…

Knowing what needs to be done and how to do it are important parts of expedition behavior.

Call it a microadventure or a day out of the house—just get out and explore what’s around you.

Telling your friends about the peak you climbed or the rapid you ran are the things you want to bring home from the backcountry—not a foodborne illness.

These no-bake snacks are an easy recipe to keep in your fridge so that, when it's time for your next adventure, you don't need to scramble for a snack.

When you know your tendencies, you can avoid the traps that come with making decisions based on incorrect or incomplete information.

Packing enough to be prepared without going overboard and letting your worries hijack your decision making takes practice.

Alum Dave’s NOLS course jumpstarted a new life of activity and adventure—at age 49.

Fill up for breakfast or dinner with this tasty camping recipe for potato pancakes.

For first-time trip leaders or seasoned explorers, here are some tips to encourage a high-functioning team on your next excursion.

Fixing outdoor gear isn’t complicated, as long as you have a few of the right tools.

After dropping my pack and pulling out a much-needed Snickers bar, I sat on the ground and tried to digest what had happened over the past few days.

Prepare this instant meal at home before hitting the trail, then just add boiling water when you’re ready to eat.

Do service work at a school in Tanzania, explore remote cave paintings in Baja California, and grow your avalanche awareness with a winter ski training.

2017 NOLS Summit speaker and instructor Eric Boggs shares how storytelling is a powerful way to teach leadership.

During a NOLS course that’s longer than a week, you’ll likely have a number of “re-supplies” or “re-rations” where you’ll receive new food, fuel, and supplies..

Besides saving money, choosing durable gear means conserving natural resources and minimizing your carbon footprint by not constantly replacing your equipment.

Revamp your first aid kit before a trip with these five tips.

Surgeon Katy Trahan levels up her medical training on a Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals course with NOLS.

Here are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing what kind of camera to bring on your next outdoor trip.