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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 NOLS Made Me a Better Restaurant Manager: The Northstar Cafe Story
How NOLS Made Me a Better Restaurant Manager: The Northstar Cafe Story
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Why Getting Outside Is Good for Students
Why Getting Outside Is Good for Students
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12 Gifts to Give Your Favorite NOLSie
Are you stumped about what to buy for the NOLSie in your life? Jump-start your brainstorming with this list of…
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Himalayan Awakening: How NOLS Inspired My Pursuit of Mountaineering
A NOLS course in India inspired this adventurer to pursue a lifetime of adventure
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Capturing Alaska, One Photo at a Time
Photographer Kedyn Sierra tells his story of Alaska in photos.
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Educator Expedition: Climbing and Bike Touring in the Northwest
Educator Expedition: Climbing and Bike Touring in the Northwest
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How to Sleep Warm Outside This Winter
Get some tips on how to stay cozy and warm while sleeping outdoors on a winter camping expedition.
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Educating the Educators: Instructor Development with the American Canoe Association
Educating the Educators: Instructor Development with the American Canoe Association
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No Borders in the Backcountry
No Borders in the Backcountry
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