backcountry

Right Place, Right Time, Right Education

Let's take a look at how to prevent snakebites in the first place, the signs and symptoms of various bites, and what to do if a snakebite does occur.

6 Odd Things to Bring to the Backcountry

Peter Metcalf: The Dawn

The Backpack: Home Away from Home

Learning about avalanches in the Tetons on a Level 3 Avalanche Course

Photo essay on paddling and backpacking in Alaska's Brooks Range

Prevention and Self-Awareness: Medicine and Leadership Intertwine

How should you manage the injury if you get frostbite while far from medical care?

Nepali Medics Perform in the Face of Disaster

Educator Expedition: Tough Choices in the North Cascades

My Alaska

Valor Award Winner Adam Baxter: WMI Instructor, NPS Climbing Ranger, and WEMT

Future Global Leaders Thrive at NOLS Rocky Mountain

Inspiring Inclusion Through Sharing Our Cultural Stories: José González at NOLS Faculty Summit

MBA candidates at the Booth School of Businesses recall the challenges and successes of their NOLS Expedition in Patagonia

Injuries Know No Borders: the Significance of Wilderness Medicine in Europe

Stories from an epic ski traverse of Rogers Pass

NOLS and AmeriCorps grad Becky Mares shares why she used her AmeriCorps award for a NOLS course in Alaska

Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Will urine help heal an open wound or burn? Read NOLS' recommendations about using urine in wilderness first aid.

Bringing smart water conservation practices to NOLS Southwest

Educator Expedition: How to Encourage Student-driven Instruction

The Value of Hot Sauce: Thoughts from a Backpacking Course

First Aid Training Empowers Inclusive Outdoor Experiences