backcountry skiing

Explore the world of backcountry splitboarding with NOLS! Explore gear, techniques, and backcountry travel for an exhilarating journey beyond the beaten path.

After a guided backcountry ski trip in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, former NOLS instructor Molly Absolon reflects on the concept of active followership in a column for the Jackson Hole News & Guide.

Excited to go winter camping? These pro tips and instructions teach you how to build a quinzhee shelter out of snow instead of using a tent.

Make spring break 2020 the ultimate outdoor adventure! Join NOLS to paddle the Baja coast, backcountry ski in the Rockies, or rock climb in the Southwest.

While she's still not sure if she wants to be a ski guide, NOLS instructor Jesse Quillian has some lessons to share from her recent training.

Don’t let these dates sneak up on you—summer’s going by quickly and winter will be here before you know it.

NOLS instructor Katie Oram shares everything she knows about winter camping—we mean everything.

Skiing and winter camping are the bread and butter of NOLS winter instructor Kate Koons

Educator Expedition: Winter Exploring

Educator Training: AIARE Avalanche 1 Course

Educator Expedition: Avalanche Training in the Tetons

Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass

Check out our top favorite photos from NOLS winter courses.

Read how Matt used his veterans benefits to fund a semester in the Rockies and found the space and direction to consider a career in the natural sciences.