“NOLS had a big impact on my life direction at the time and inspired me in a way I had not found elsewhere. I found teaching at NOLS to be deeply satisfying and I can’t say enough about the growth a student (young or old) can gain on one of their courses. Now I am fortunate enough to sit on the board because I truly believe NOLS is an organization that helps people on their path to finding their greatest potential.”
Watch #TheTrailToSuccessAs you look to the outdoors for a rest from uncertainty or a chance for personal growth, know that when you choose NOLS, you benefit from 55 years of operating in wild places with high standards of risk management and excellent experiences.
Choose a program below that fits your needs and see how we can support getting you into the outdoors.
A gap year expedition with NOLS gives you the chance to learn to lead where it counts, work with peers, and gain outdoor skills for life. You get all this while staying on track for graduation and earning academic credit. Spring semester gap expeditions in the U.S. available now.
Gap Year GuideNOLS | August 31, 2020
Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty is something all of us practice every single day. To conclude our series The Leadership Project, NOLS President Terri Watson tells stories from her experiences while teaching and putting this skill into practice.
NOLS | September 10, 2020
What do Jimmy Chin, José González, Knight Campbell, and Kit DesLauriers have in common? Listen to their stories to learn how NOLS influenced their trails to success.
In these uncertain times, we turn to the power of the lessons of a NOLS course: tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, that unity is strength, and that our community is resilient. Thank you for being an important part of our community.
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