Look Good, Feel Good: How Gear Has Evolved over the Past 50 Years [Infographic]

Words by Molly Hunt, illustrations by Eryn Pierce, Senior Graphic Designer 

While the gear may have changed over the course of 50 years, leadership, risk management, and competence have consistently remained the heart of every NOLS experience. Here’s a look at what students wore and used then, and what they’re using now.

Originally published in the Summer 2015 edition of the Leader, Vol. 3 No. 30.

Cover photo of a 1966 course in the Wind River Range by Ken Jones.