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'I’m out of layers,' I thought as I searched my pack looking for something to make a splint. A broken femur wasn't a part of our trip plan...

In 1965, Paul Petzoldt founded a wilderness school built on the principles of environmental stewardship, values that continue to guide NOLS today.

A NOLS instructor recounts adventures from a rock climbing trip in Chile and Argentina that highlighted the importance of positivity in the face of adversity.

Here are some ways to stay happy and occupied while you wait out a storm on a backpacking trip.

NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructor discusses the mental challenges of emergency medicine and raises awareness of PTSD for first responders.

Instructor Molly Herber shares her learnings about tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, one of the key leadership skills students learn on NOLS courses.

On a family trip in Utah, NOLS grad Shelli Johnson suddenly found herself using her Wilderness First Responder skills at the scene of a serious accident.

These tasty treats are easy to make and sure to be a crowd please, whether you're at home or in the backcountry!

Here's some key advice from NOLSies to help ward off small illnesses and injuries that could lead to a more serious medical situation.

A NOLS instructor applies his teaching skills to a river expedition with his family on the Salmon River.

NOLS staff share why they love off-grid gap years. Escape the routine and disconnect from the world by getting off the grid for a gap year.

We’re introducing five new courses to our fall lineup that are all 10 days or shorter. Enjoy!

A NOLS Wilderness Medicine grad shares how her first aid training became critically important when she encountered an injured climber on a weekend trip.

Check out our latest course, Pluto Space Travel and Spacewalking, announced just in time for April Fools!

You're a pro at LNT on the trail, but do you ever think about applying these principles at home too? Get started with some tips from NOLS staff members.

The true value of a leadership gap year isn't adding an impressive list of activities to your resume—it's about developing valuable life skills.

Worried about cooking outdoors? Fear not! You don't have to be a master chef to make this tasty cornbread.

A NOLS instructor reflects on how a rock climbing seminar inspired her to keep learning.

NOLS mountaineering grad Will Harrison shares tips on adjusting to city life and incorporating lessons learned outdoors to life at home.

Chocolate and peanut butter—what's not to love? Here's a quick and tasty dessert to try on your next adventure.

Check out these blog posts to get a refresher on key first aid topics before heading out on your next outdoor trip.

NOLS grad Carolyn Highland reflects on how learning tolerance for adversity on an outdoor semester in New Zealand translates to challenges at home.

Here’s a peek at the three new courses offered in summer 2017.

A NOLS Wilderness First Aid grad shares the story of how his first aid training helped him when a friend was injured in a mountain biking accident.