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New Year, New Outdoor You

Make outdoor-focused New Year’s resolutions and achieve them in 2020.

A Can of Calm: Applying Wilderness Medicine in Disaster Zones

NOLS Wilderness First Responder trainings aren’t just for outdoor enthusiasts—they’re also great prep for humanitarian work in disaster zones.

NOLS Awards Close to $2M in Need-Based Scholarships This Year

In 2019, NOLS awarded more than $1.9 million in need-based scholarships to over 900 students participating in wilderness expeditions and wilderness medicine courses.

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Searching for the perfect gift for an outdoorsy friend but not sure what to get? Check out our 2019 holiday gift guide!

Camping Recipe: How to Make a Backcountry Pie

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.

Thankful for Wilderness Medicine

Audrey Goral took a NOLS WFA thinking she would only use the skills for a sprained ankle. She never expected to use the skills on her twin in an emergency.

Our Favorite Places to #OptOutside

Do something different on Black Friday—join NOLS in opting outside! Here are some of our staff’s top picks for awesome places to #OptOutside.

Wilderness Medicine and the Zombie Apocalypse

The horror movies turned out to be real—it’s time to adapt your wilderness medicine skills to survive zombies!

Case Study: Anaphylaxis in the Backcountry

This case study tests how well you can adapt when your patient has a potential life threat.

Add Some Wild to Your Halloween with Our Pumpkin-Carving Stencils

Happy Spooktober! Carve some fun nature-themed pumpkins with our first-ever NOLS pumpkin-carving stencils this Halloween.

Domenic Bravo is NOLS 2019 Stewardship Award Recipient, Professor of Practice at the University of Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management

Dominic Bravo Receives NOLS 2019 Stewardship Award

How Backpacking Sparked a Love for Wilderness Medicine

On a NOLS expedition, Jack Johnson fell in love with wilderness medicine. Read about his journey from a 14-year-old backpacker to a Wilderness EMT!

Managing Risk Outdoors: Backcountry Wildfires

It’s no secret: wildfires are scary. If you’re planning an outdoor trip in a fire-prone area, adding risk management strategies into your trip plan will make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way.

Spring Break 2020: Get Ready for Adventure

Make spring break 2020 the ultimate outdoor adventure! Join NOLS to paddle the Baja coast, backcountry ski in the Rockies, or rock climb in the Southwest.

Continuing Your Wilderness Medicine Education at the WRMC

Build on your wilderness medicine training and take your outdoor skills to the next level at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC).

Alumni in Action: Utah Officials Support National Parks

Randy Aton, NOLS alum and Springdale city councilman, discusses the balance between wilderness and community.

3 Mottos I Learned From My AMGA Ski Guide Training

While she’s still not sure if she wants to be a ski guide, NOLS instructor Jesse Quillian has some lessons to share from her recent training.

NOLS welcomes new leadership, names Terri Watson as president

NOLS announces new president – Terri Watson.

Learning to Say “Thank You:” The Path to Building Community While Climbing

Instructor Andy thought improving at rock climbing was about knowing enough knots and climbing hard enough routes— but it turns out there’s more to it.

Business Undergrads Look to Wilderness Expeditions for Leadership Training

Senior Student Program Coordinator & academic advisor for Canfield Business Honors Program at UT Austin sees her students grow in surprising ways after leadership training in NOLS courses.

Wilderness First Aid: 5 Steps of a Scene Size-up

Always start with the first 5 steps of the scene size-up when responding to an emergency.

ABCs of Wilderness Medicine: The Initial Assessment

You’ve spotted a fallen hiker on the trail: thinking back to your NOLS Wilderness Medicine course, do you remember how to perform an initial assessment?

Backpacker Magazine Turns to NOLS for Leadership Advice

NOLS Instructor & Research Manager Shannon Rochelle offers Backpacker some tips on recognizing and avoiding common leadership mistakes on hiking trips.