Join NOLS at Banff!
NOLS is a proud sponsor of the 2025-2026 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. We'll have representatives tabling at more than 20 of the tour stops throughout the coming year, including Seattle, Washington; Portland, Maine; multiple showings in Utah; and New York City.
NOLS Author Talks | Bridget A. Lyons
Online Series | Wednesday, February 18th | 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us for our second featured Author Talks with Bridget A. Lyons!
NOLS Author Talks | Bill CArr
Online Series | Wednesday, March 18th | 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Join us for our final Author of the Author Talks Series, Bill Carr!
Bill Carr is a former top Amazon executive, author, and co-founder of Working Backwards, LLC, known for his leadership in launching and scaling Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Amazon Studios during the company’s most innovative years. A 15-year Amazon veteran who joined in 1999, he helped the company evolve from a bookseller into a global technology powerhouse, ultimately leading Amazon’s digital media division and overseeing a team of more than a thousand as the business grew past $1 billion in revenue. He is the co-author of Working Backwards, which provides an insider look at Amazon’s culture and leadership principles, and he now advises companies worldwide on applying these practices. Carr has also served as entrepreneur in residence at Maveron and COO of OfferUp. He holds a BA from Colby College and an MBA from Emory University.
Bill discovered NOLS on a 30-day Wind River Wilderness expedition in 1992. The trip fueled Bill’s passion for the outdoors and transformed his leadership style. He also serves as a member of the NOLS Board of Trustees.
We hope to see you at our final Author Talk of the season!
NOLS Chicago Come One, Come All | Wilderness Medicine Skills Night
Thursday, April 23rd | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Join us for an evening with NOLS! Connect with fellow adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts while exploring helpful backcountry medical tips and techniques.
This interactive Wilderness Medicine Skills Night, led by Prasad Gadgil, a NOLS Wilderness Medicine Instructor and local business owner of Midwest Outdoor Skills Training. Whether you’re already familiar with some skills or hearing about them for the first time, this engaging, interactive evening is a great chance to ask questions, learn practical approaches to staying prepared when help is far away, and connect with the NOLS community. No prior experience or certification required!
Patagonia Chicago Fulton Market
1115 W Fulton Market,
Chicago, IL 60607
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