NOLS alumni

An intrepid WFR graduate sets to climb 58 peaks to raise money for NOLS

What do Marc Randolph, Jimmy Chin, José González, Knight Campbell, and Kit DesLauriers have in common? Listen to their stories to learn how NOLS influenced their trails to success.

Once upon a time, two young bankers met by chance, bonding over their NOLS expeditions in Wyoming's mountains. The rest is history—a true NOLS love story.

Now an associate professor at Western Carolina University, NOLS grad Andrew Bobilya still treasures the lessons he learned on his Baja sea kayaking course.

While recovering from a devastating injury, Jim Harris found himself returning to key life lessons he learned as a teen on a NOLS backpacking course.

NOLS grad Alyssa Walker concludes that camping with her two young children was magical—and also one of the hardest things she's ever done as a parent.

A Colorful Partnership: NOLS Grad Teams up with Harry's

Creating a Climate of Thanks

Happy 45th Birthday NOLS!

Wilderness Medicine in the Concrete Jungle?

"Anyone who says they're not scared is a fool or a liar or both"

NOLS Grads in Haiti and Chile

NOLS Kenya Grad Cuts his Teeth on Knives

Leadership Week - Day 2