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The Next Call to Serve

LANDER, Wyo.—When Isaac Cantrell set out to use his GI Bill, he wasn’t looking for a lecture hall. The 29-year-old New Orleans native had already tried that path before deciding ...
By Alison Hudson . April 2026
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The Next Call to Serve

The Next Call to Serve

LANDER, Wyo.—When Isaac Cantrell set out to use his GI Bill, he wasn’t looking for a lecture hall. The 29-year-old…
Alison Hudson April 2026 [reading_time]
NOLS Expands Course Credit Options Through New Central Wyoming College Partnership

NOLS Expands Course Credit Options Through New Central Wyoming College Partnership

Lander, Wyo. — A new agreement between NOLS and Central Wyoming College is set to broaden how students can earn…
Alison Hudson April 2026 [reading_time]
Keeping Public Lands Public

Keeping Public Lands Public

Cheyenne, Wyo.—The Wyoming Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a measure urging Washington to respect existing land-management frameworks and local community voices…
Alison Hudson March 2026 [reading_time]
Big Air, Backcountry Roots

Big Air, Backcountry Roots

CALGARY, ALBERTA–When Rochelle “Rocke” Weinberg drops into the 22-foot SuperPipe at the Junior World Championships this week, she won’t be…
Alison Hudson March 2026 [reading_time]
NOLS Appoints Molly Barnes as Interim Vice President for Wilderness Medicine

NOLS Appoints Molly Barnes as Interim Vice President for Wilderness Medicine

President Sandy Colhoun is pleased to announce that Molly Barnes has been named interim vice president for Wilderness Medicine, effective…
Alison Hudson March 2026 [reading_time]
More Than Just Memories

More Than Just Memories

What actually shapes us more in the backcountry: the summit—or the struggle? That question sits at the heart of new…
Alison Hudson February 2026 [reading_time]
Built for Steep

Built for Steep

MILANO-CORTINA, Italy — Sam Morse understands risk. When the NOLS alum (Wilderness Medicine ’18) arrived in Italy for the 2026…
Alison Hudson February 2026 [reading_time]
Creating Equity and Accountability in Wild Places

Creating Equity and Accountability in Wild Places

NOLS is proud to serve as a major sponsor for the 50th Anniversary Banff Center Mountain Film and Book Festival.…
Alison Hudson January 2026 [reading_time]
The Crux of the Matter

The Crux of the Matter

In 2017, I was accepted to C5LA, a program that partners with NOLS to create wilderness leadership opportunities. The second…
Alison Hudson December 2025 [reading_time]