Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
Lhakpa Sherpa has grit, determination, and goals. As the first woman to summit Mt. Everest ten times and under adverse life circumstances, she ...
Lhakpa Sherpa has grit, determination, and goals. As the first woman to summit Mt. Everest ten times and under adverse life circumstances, she ...
To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries ...
The more I understand my reasons for rock climbing, the better I can transfer the lessons to the rest of my life.
Out of the blue, a tip from an old mentor pointed me towards NOLS as an alternative, and maybe more fitting, way to continue my education.
Dear Future NOLS alumni,
Dropping out of college was scary. Initially, I did whatever my parents and teachers wanted. But like so many others, I left because it honestly just didn’t feel right for me.
5 Gap Year Myths Debunked - Worried that a NOLS gap year expedition is beyond your reach in terms of timing, finances, or technical skills? Guess ...
Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty is something all of us practice every single day. To conclude our series The Leadership Project, NOLS ...
NOLS Instructor Andy Blair introduces us to the leadership skill judgment & decision-making
NOLS Instructor Jesse Quillian introduces us to the importance of communication, and how it changes in groups over time
NOLS Instructor Sanjana Govind introduces us to competence—being skilled both on our own, and as part of a group.
Vision and action is a two-part leadership skill that combines the planning and the follow-up to move leaders toward their goals.
NOLS Instructor Andy Notopoulos talks about the leadership skill self awareness. Subscribe to the NOLSie News to follow along our series exploring ...
NOLS Instructor Molly Herber talks about the power and simplicity of the leadership skill expedition behavior as part of our series The Leadership ...
Enjoy stories from NOLS alumni and partner organizations focused on increasing outdoor access
To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries ...
To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries ...
Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty (or resilience) is a major element of the leadership model NOLS teaches and it has broad applicability, ...
Sometimes being a good leader means admitting you don't know the answer, a lesson Carolyn Highland learned on her outdoor educator course in the ...
On an Alaska backpacking and sea kayaking course, NOLS grad Caroline Dooley realized that hiking like a girl is something to celebrate. Here's why.
The NOLS Tanzania Scientific Expedition is a unique opportunity to design and implement a scientific research study—and summit Mount Kilimanjaro!
In many ways, an all-women's course is just another NOLS course. But it's also something more.
Mistakes aren't fun. But they might be just what teens need to succeed! NOLS courses offer an opportunity to make mistakes productively and learn key ...
NOLS grad, former instructor, and current Board member Jimmy Chin shares reflections on adventure, storytelling, family, and his NOLS experience.
Make outdoor-focused New Year's resolutions and achieve them in 2020.
NOLS Wilderness First Responder trainings aren't just for outdoor enthusiasts—they're also great prep for humanitarian work in disaster zones.
Randy Aton, NOLS alum and Springdale city councilman, discusses the balance between wilderness and community.
Senior Student Program Coordinator & academic advisor for Canfield Business Honors Program at UT Austin sees her students grow in surprising ways ...
NOLS and the outdoor recreation industry are rallying behind the Securing Outdoor Access for Recreation Act.
In Alaska I realized I might not be the most extroverted human, but I didn’t have to be. Someone else could do that and there would still be space—a ...
How can NOLS courses help us plan for long duration space flight? Notre Dame PhD candidate Mallika Sarma does the research to find out.
USNA grad and Marine veteran Mike Titzer reflects on the lessons he learned on his student course and his return to Alaska as a NOLS instructor.
Jessey Jansen shares memories from her Women's Baja Sea Kayaking expedition.
Learn about the personal expeditions NOLS instructors undertook in the mountains, rivers, and frontcountry for professional development in 2018.
Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should consider to taking a NOLS Wilderness First Aid course.
NOLS grad Mairin Rogers shares what she learned on her Semester in Baja about being brave rather than constantly trying to achieve perfection.
Kenyan mountain guide and medic Carol Wanjiru shares her journey on a NOLS course for East African outdoor professionals.
Winter is ripe for lessons in expedition behavior (EB) for everyone, especially kids.
Now an associate professor at Western Carolina University, NOLS grad Andrew Bobilya still treasures the lessons he learned on his Baja sea kayaking ...
NOLS instructor and American Avalanche Association executive director Jaime Musnicki talks about her career in the outdoor industry.
Skiing and winter camping are the bread and butter of NOLS winter instructor Kate Koons
NOLS instructor Jake Blackwelder tells the story of a rescue on a rock climbing route in Moab, Utah.
Rebeca Espinosa, a NOLS Gateway Scholar, set off on her Wilderness Horsepacking and learned to find satisfaction in the hard work of horsepacking.
Leadership is about more than the designated leader—anyone can be in a leadership role at any moment.
Research shows that NOLS semesters better equip students for real-world problem solving than traditional classroom-based courses.
NOLS instructor Liz Townsend believes the most important leadership lessons are learned outdoors—not in the business world (although they do apply ...
Carolyn Highland reflects on one of her favorite days ever—ascending an unnamed peak with a student-only team on her NOLS semester—and its lasting ...
Sarah Delany reflects on the most impactful—and toughest—day of the customized NOLS course she took with fellow Bates College students in the ...
Breaking the norms of leadership styles helped this NOLS grad grow on an all-women's sea kayaking leadership course in Baja California, Mexico.
A Columbia Business School student shares the lessons he took home from a challenging backpacking expedition in Patagonia with NOLS.
Struggling with the big city life she thought she wanted, Elena Rodriguez realized that what she actually needed was a NOLS course—or two.
Learning leadership doesn't have to wait till you're an adult—given the opportunity, teens show they're capable of good decision making and problem ...
Want to take a NOLS course? Here's how to get your boss on board.
Stop! Before you make that decision—have you considered what type of decision-making strategy you're using and why?
My 30-day NOLS course was the hardest test of will, teamwork, strength and leadership I’ve ever experienced.
We hope you enjoy taking a look back at the seven most-read stories from 2017.
When you know your tendencies, you can avoid the traps that come with making decisions based on incorrect or incomplete information.
For first-time trip leaders or seasoned explorers, here are some tips to encourage a high-functioning team on your next excursion.
In 1965, Paul Petzoldt founded a wilderness school built on the principles of environmental stewardship, values that continue to guide NOLS today.
Instructor Molly Herber shares her learnings about tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, one of the key leadership skills students learn on NOLS ...
The true value of a leadership gap year isn't adding an impressive list of activities to your resume—it's about developing valuable life skills.
NOLS grad Carolyn Highland reflects on how learning tolerance for adversity on an outdoor semester in New Zealand translates to challenges at home.
Check out top staff picks featuring leadership books by inspiring female authors.
A first-generation college student reflects on what she learned on a NOLS sea kayaking expedition for STEP students in Alaska.
NOLS alumni Rachel Dranoff explains how to harness the potential energy of a NOLS course.
“How can I support you?” It was maybe the best question I had ever been asked. It was expedition behavior in a sentence. Read more from NOLSie and ...
Reflections on returning to society after a NOLS course…
23 days, 12 students, 4 instructors, and 1 epic adventure. This fall, I participated in an Outdoor Educator course with NOLS in Lander, Wyoming.
The value of getting outside your comfort zone.
Stand out from the crowd by talking about NOLS on your resume
How to learn from failure and making mistakes in the mountains.
Since conflict is likely to come up at some point with any group, knowing how to manage it is a valuable skill.
Someone who can laugh at the end of an 18-mile hike through the mud is definitely the co-worker you want on your team.
The NOLS curriculum identifies four different and essential leadership roles.