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Nate had taken lots of adventures in wild places, but nine days traversing with Winds on a NOLS Alumni Trip taught him to slow down and enjoy the view.

When packing for a journey into the backcountry, every ounce matters. Knowing this, Isabelle faced a dilemma: is taking my watercolor kit worth the weight?

With the help of her strong female instructors, Bella gained the skills and confidence that she carries far beyond her wilderness experience.

As a queer person of color, Lauren shares her journey to discover the programs NOLS implements on affinity expeditions and instructor-in-training programs.

NOLS semester graduate reflects on the lessons learned and the lasting impact of his experience.

Jay Clark's fall NOLS Outdoor Educator semester started with questions looming for their senior year. Inspiration struck while traveling in Utah's desert.

If you, like us, are looking to the leadership of those who have invested years in anti-racism advocacy, these resources that can provide a starting point. We know we have a lot to learn and do. And we hope you’ll keep learning with us.

To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries at home.

Test your knowledge with this case study about a patient with an ankle injury on a backcountry hunt.

Test your knowledge with this case study about a patient having breathing difficulty in a remote mountain setting

This case study focuses on how responders must be creative and thoughtful to adapt plans as they care for patients on a wilderness—not city—timeframe.

NOLS grad Claire Burgeson shares her study abroad experience in Baja through stunning photos of beaches and wildlife, local practices and food, and more.

It’s important to be aware of the different types of heat illness, and their treatment principles, should an emergency arise—take a look at them in this post.

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

NOLS gap year expedition grad Luna Rosal gives insight into both the fun and challenges she experienced on a NOLS gap year.

NOLS Instructor Oscar Manguy shares the way he carefully builds a framework for sense of place in order to connect students to nature while on expeditions.

The more I understand my reasons for rock climbing, the better I can transfer the lessons to the rest of my life.

What happens if you have to use the bathroom far from a toilet? Read how to do this with minimum impact on the landscape to stay happy, healthy, and clean.

Summer means it’s time to grab your fishing gear and head outside. But have you checked the forecast—and do you know how to manage risk from a lightning strike?

Program Manager at Move United Julianne Mills shares how Risk Management Training creates opportunities to expand programming to people of all abilities

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

A snap, hasty decision in college led me to attend NOLS. Usually a calculated person, l changed my life course in about 60 seconds.

National Outdoor Leadership School graduate and artist, Dori Bergman, talks about how her outdoor adventures inspire her artwork.

Join us in reading books, downloading apps, and following influencers who can help self-educate on all topics connected to Earth Day