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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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Our Human Expedition: Stories of Courage in Uncertainty
We are committed to highlighting the inspirational and brave work of those in the NOLS community serving others in need…
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Quiz: What’s Your Leadership Style?
Everyone has their own signature leadership style—but where do you find yourself most?
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Wilderness Medicine for Summer Runners
To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your…
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Case Study: Spinal Injuries from a Fall
Do you know the proper protocols for a patient with a suspected spine injury?
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Students, Sustainability, and Showing Up
An open conversation with NOLS Instructor and Environmental Stewardship Coordinator Jonathan Williams.
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Carbon Offsets: Making Outdoor Recreation More Sustainable
What if LNT also meant taking it a step further and trying to reduce your impact before you even set…
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How to Make (Irresistible) Fudge No-Bake Cookies
Give these tasty no-bake cookies a whirl on your next backcountry trip (they also taste good at home...).
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The Hurrier I Go: What This Winter Taught Me about Patience in the Mountains
Instructor Navarana reflects on what it means to practice patience and compassion in the face of adversity, using outdoor experiences…
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Applying Wilderness Medicine Skills During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your…
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