women in leadership
Hiking Like a Girl
On an Alaska backpacking and sea kayaking course, NOLS grad Caroline Dooley realized that hiking like a girl is something to celebrate. Here's why.
I Don’t Need to Be an Extrovert to Lead: Reflections on Backpacking in Alaska
In Alaska I realized I might not be the most extroverted human, but I didn’t have to be. Someone else could do that and there would still be space—a need—for me.
NOLS Fellow Personal Reflection
Kristen Lee discusses the importance of connections within herself and the world around her and how NOLS has helped her along the way.
Dream with Your Eyes Open: Women’s Baja Sea Kayaking Expedition
Jessey Jansen shares memories from her Women's Baja Sea Kayaking expedition.
“There Is No Limit:” A Kenyan Mountain Guide Advances Her Wilderness Training
Kenyan mountain guide and medic Carol Wanjiru shares her journey on a NOLS course for East African outdoor professionals.
Leading in the Avalanche Safety and Education Industry
NOLS instructor and American Avalanche Association executive director Jaime Musnicki talks about her career in the outdoor industry.
Meeting the Experts: NOLS Winter Instructor Kate Koons
Skiing and winter camping are the bread and butter of NOLS winter instructor Kate Koons
Learning a Non-Linear Leadership Style from Sea Kayaking
Breaking the norms of leadership styles helped this NOLS grad grow on an all-women's sea kayaking leadership course in Baja California, Mexico.
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: Why I Went Back to NOLS
Struggling with the big city life she thought she wanted, Elena Rodriguez realized that what she actually needed was a NOLS course—or two.
From the Office to the Wild: How I Became a Naturalist
Adventuring in nature has the ability to open our hearts and interpretive learning opens our minds.
55 and Climbing
I had registered for the women's climbing course for many reasons, but my essential motive was to be in a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment.
Growing Confidence through Solo Canoeing
NOLS instructor Rumi Kodama reflects on a canoeing seminar in Canada—and the intersections between growing her whitewater skills and confidence.
Our 10 Favorite Books about Leadership by Women
Check out top staff picks featuring leadership books by inspiring female authors.
My Trials and Triumphs Mountaineering in the Himalaya
NOLS grad Haley Peel found the challenge she was looking for on a mountaineering course in India—and learned some lasting lessons along the way.
City Girl Loves Life in the Wilderness
A student from the Archer School for Girls share stories from her expedition in Washington state
NOLS Leaders: Tori Murden McClure
Tori Murden McClure, first woman to row across the Atlantic, talks about meeting personal and physical challenges and leadership.
“If you can do a NOLS course, you can ski to the South Pole”
Female-identifying NOLS alumni have gone on to be great leaders not only in the outdoors, but also in the boardroom, the pressroom, and the courtroom.
Showing 1-17 of 17.
