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Backpacking the Vilcabamba Valley to Machu Picchu Alumni Trip: Inaugural Trip Reflection
An Interview with Kellsie Forbes, NOLS Alumni Trips Manager Where did the idea to create an alumni trip to explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu come from? Jorge Anhalzer, a NOLS instructor from Ecuador, and his friend Sam Husley, a NOLS instructor who lives in Peru, proposed it last year. It’s such a spectacular place. Most of our alumni…
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How To Keep Your Feet Warm
Advice from the pros on how to take care of your feet when they get cold.
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Potential Energy
NOLS alumni Rachel Dranoff explains how to harness the potential energy of a NOLS course.
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An Astronaut Candidate’s Take on Goals and Leadership
Astronaut in training Shawna Pandya talks to us about pursuing big goals.
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How Can I Support You? The Power of Expedition Behavior
“How can I support you?” It was maybe the best question I had ever been asked. It was expedition behavior…
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Preparing for a Miracle: WFR Training in Family Emergencies
Two parents tell the story of their family's worst day—and the happy ending that came as a result of being…
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead: The NOLS Logo
Take a walk through the evolution of the NOLS logo
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Climbing Higher: The New NOLS Look
For the past year, we've been developing a new look and logo for NOLS. I'm glad to share the behind-the-scenes…
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2016 Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you're shopping for your favorite sustainability nerd or a backcountry fashionista, here are some gift ideas for anyone on…
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Just Go for It: Making Gap Year a Reality
We caught up with NOLS grad Bailey Barnes to learn more about the challenges—and fun—of a gap year, and how…
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