NOLS Alaska

Learning Leadership above the Arctic Circle
Evan Marie Allison, associate director of the University of Michigan’s Sanger Leadership Center, reflects on the lessons she learned on a NOLS Alaska backpacking course in summer 2018.
Naval Academy Midshipman and NOLS Grad Receives Rhodes Scholarship
U.S. Naval Academy senior and NOLS Alaska grad Margaret Dods recently received a Rhodes Scholarship to pursue a masters at Oxford before her service in the Marine Corps.
The Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
The Engineer, His Camera and an Alaskan Love Affair: Part Two
Virtual Sea Kayaking – Alaska through a NOLS Student’s Lens
Virtual Sea Kayaking - Alaska through a NOLS Student's Lens
My Path to Outdoor Education from a Semester in Alaska
NOLS grad-turned-instructor Katiya Gombar says that not a single day goes by without thinking of her expedition in Alaska and the lessons she learned there.
Best of NOLS Instagram in 2018
Your favorite photos of wilderness, friendship, and leadership from the NOLS Instagram account in 2018.
The Alaskan Tundra Jumpstarts New Adventures
Alum Dave’s NOLS course jumpstarted a new life of activity and adventure—at age 49.
New Courses for Summer 2017
Here’s a peek at the three new courses offered in summer 2017.
How I Became a NOLS Nerd
Swedish master mariner and ships’ pilot Jonas Alexanderson tells stories from his 50th birthday present, a NOLS sea kayaking course in Prince William Sound
David Morgan
How You Can Be More Sustainable Every Day
Get some inspiration for sustainable practices from each of our locations around the world.
Scott Briscoe on NOLS: It’s a Game Changer [Interview]
Scott Briscoe on NOLS: It’s a Game Changer [Interview]
Educator Expedition: Golden Gate Sea Kayaking
Educator Expedition: Golden Gate Sea Kayaking
Educator Expedition: Kiwi Boot Camp
Educator Expedition: Kiwi Boot Camp
Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass
Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass
How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
A Leader and Parent Reflects on Her Brooks Range Course
A parent talks about spending time away from family and in the wild in Alaska's remote Brooks Range
Capturing Alaska, One Photo at a Time
Photographer Kedyn Sierra tells his story of Alaska in photos.
No Borders in the Backcountry
No Borders in the Backcountry
Living History in a New-Old Home
Living History in a New-Old Home
Rosemary Tyrhee
Ascent to the White House [Interview]
Interview with Expedition Denali members Rosemary Saal and Tyrhee Moore on being invited to the White House.
The Mountain that Was Almost a Cloud
The Mountain that Was Almost a Cloud
The Backpack: Home Away from Home
The Backpack: Home Away from Home
Exploring Alaska’s Brooks Range with My Camera
Photo essay on paddling and backpacking in Alaska's Brooks Range
Joint Perspective: International Educator and NOLS Parent on 21st Century Education
A parent with international experience weighs in on the values of wilderness experiences

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