Join us in Lander this September to celebrate 60 years of NOLS. This special gathering will bring together our global community for three days of connection, storytelling, and inspiration. With engaging speakers and memorable events, we’ll reflect on our legacy and look ahead to the next 60 years of adventure and leadership.
RSVP Today!Discover the best of Lander with optional outdoor activities and an evening gathering.
Faculty Rendezvous
Climbing at Wild Iris
Sinks Canyon exploration
Evening gathering at Pushroot Brewery
Community events, learning activities, and local adventures.
Film festival at the Grand Theater
Local adventures and activities
NOLS roundtable discussions from the past and present
Alumni, Staff, and Faculty Awards
State of the School
Community dinner celebration
NOLS property tours
Trail Mix: Local vendors, activities, BBQ & live music
These local hotels are offering discounted room rates.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lander
Use this online link or call and use code NOLS60 for 20% off
Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge - Call and use code NOLS60 for 10% off
The Lander Motel - Promo Code: NOLS60 (online or via phone) for 15% off
The closest airport to Lander is Riverton (RIW) Airport, serviced by United Airlines. Other options, located approximately 3.5 to 4 hours from Lander, include Jackson Hole International Airport (JAC), Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).
Please email: nols_60@nols.edu
In 1990, in the small town of Pitkin, Colorado, two itinerant outdoor educators founded the Wilderness Medicine Institute, planting the seeds of what would become a global leader in wilderness medicine education. Wilderness medicine was a bold, emerging idea—and one that quickly proved essential to both outdoor professionals and recreationists. Now, 35 years later, NOLS Wilderness Medicine has trained over 365,000 students across all 50 states and 48 countries. It's a legacy of equipping outdoor travelers with the essential skills and confidence to step in and help when help is most needed.
Since 1965, NOLS has inspired leadership, resilience, and connection through wilderness education. As we mark 60 years, we look to the future—with your support. As a nonprofit, we rely on donor support to provide scholarships, protect wild places, and evolve our curriculum to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Join us in celebrating this milestone by making a gift to NOLS. Whether it’s $60 in honor of 60 years, a planned gift for the future, or a recurring monthly gift every contribution helps ensure the next generation of leaders is ready for what lies ahead.
"Supporting NOLS means investing in future leaders who understand the value of challenge, compassion, and the natural world. I give because NOLS changed my life—and I want others to have that same chance."
— NOLS Donor
