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Photo by Jordan Cranch Cheesy pasta is a staple for any expedition. This recipe for macaroni and cheese, made deluxe by the addition of butter and dried veggies, is hot and delicious and transitions well from the backcountry to your kitchen at home. Be sure to check out the recipe for NOLS Famous Fried Macs!…

Mac and cheese is a backcountry classic - use your favorite cheese and veggies for the perfect dinner

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.

This recipe for cheesy breakfast bagels with sausage is easy to make and easy to adapt to your tastes.

Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty is something all of us practice every single day. To conclude our series The Leadership Project, NOLS President Terri Watson tells stories from her experiences while teaching and putting this skill into practice.

NOLS Instructor Andy Blair introduces us to the leadership skill judgment & decision-making

NOLS Instructor Jesse Quillian introduces us to the importance of communication, and how it changes in groups over time

NOLS Instructor Sanjana Govind introduces us to competence—being skilled both on our own, and as part of a group.

Vision and action is a two-part leadership skill that combines the planning and the follow-up to move leaders toward their goals.

NOLS Instructor Andy Notopoulos talks about the leadership skill self awareness. Subscribe to the NOLSie News to follow along our series exploring the 7 NOLS leadership skills.

NOLS Instructor Molly Herber talks about the power and simplicity of the leadership skill expedition behavior as part of our series The Leadership Project

Check out this video to learn a short and effective yoga routine that's designed specifically for paddlers!

There's nothing better than a hot meal after a day out in the cold! Try this cheesy potato soup recipe from NOLS Cookery on your next outdoor trip.

What's a meal without dessert? Satisfy your sweet tooth and show off your backcountry cooking skills with this tasty fruit pie recipe from NOLS Cookery.

Master the art of baking cinnamon rolls on a camp stove with this tasty recipe.

Getting caught by a fishhook isn't fun, but it doesn't necessarily mean the end of your fishing trip—if you have the appropriate first-aid skills.

You know you've found the perfect adventure partner when you wake up to the smell of biscuits baking in the morning. Grow your cooking skills with this delicious biscuit recipe.

Need coffee to function? Here are the seven best ways to make your favorite drink while you're out in the great outdoors.

Self-care, any action or behavior that helps us avoid triggering health problems, is totally necessary but often goes ignored.

Recording Herding Songs of the Mongolian Steppe

Knowing the recommended treatments for hypothermia in the wilderness is an important winter skill. Here NOLS addresses common myths about first aid for hypothermia and what you should do if you or someone else gets too cold in the field.

A look back in history at the documentary 30 Days to Survival

4 Ways You Can Get Cold (And How Not To)

Get some tips on how to stay cozy and warm while sleeping outdoors on a winter camping expedition.