Northern Absorption: Backpacking & Canoeing in the Yukon
Katie Raymond relives the unforgettable day when she paddled for 13 hours in stormy weather on her Yukon Backpacking and Whitewater Canoeing ...
Katie Raymond relives the unforgettable day when she paddled for 13 hours in stormy weather on her Yukon Backpacking and Whitewater Canoeing ...
Check out our seven new expeditions for summer 2020 and start planning your next adventure!
Wondering what a NOLS river course is like? Get the inside scoop from instructors and students.
NOLS river expeditions offer chances to paddle both calm waters and up to Class III whitewater in kayaks, oar rigs, and rafts.
On June 8, 1869, John Wesley Powell and his expedition floated down the Green River through the Gates of Lodore—a narrow, towering cleft worn in the deep red rock of what is now western Colorado.
They were not the first to enter the canyon—Native Americans had lived in the area for thousands of years, and the early 1800s saw numerous explorations by trappers. But for Powell, it felt completely unknown.
Check out a collection of stories from some of the expeditions and trainings instructors pursued in 2017 to continue growing as leaders and educators.
NOLS instructor Rumi Kodama reflects on a canoeing seminar in Canada—and the intersections between growing her whitewater skills and confidence.
We’re introducing five new courses to our fall lineup that are all 10 days or shorter. Enjoy!
Educating the Educators: Instructor Development with the American Canoe Association
The Engineer’s Return in the Yukon: Part Two
Photographer, engineer, and adventurer pulled out his camera to document this canoeing and backpacking expedition in Canada's remote Yukon Territory.
Who Needs a Hat? A Lesson from My Australian Adventure
Photo essay on paddling and backpacking in Alaska's Brooks Range