My Path to Outdoor Education from a Semester in Alaska
NOLS grad-turned-instructor Katiya Gombar says that not a single day goes by without thinking of her expedition in Alaska and the lessons she learned ...
NOLS grad-turned-instructor Katiya Gombar says that not a single day goes by without thinking of her expedition in Alaska and the lessons she learned ...
Your favorite photos of wilderness, friendship, and leadership from the NOLS Instagram account in 2018.
Alum Dave’s NOLS course jumpstarted a new life of activity and adventure—at age 49.
Here’s a peek at the three new courses offered in summer 2017.
When we decide to create a new course, it comes from a combination of our faculty’s passion for the area and constant desire for growth, and from what students say they want to see more of.
So, here’s a peek at the new courses you can take starting the summer of 2017. You can focus on service learning, explore the far north of Norway, or walk through the heart of Alaska’s Talkeetna Range.
Swedish master mariner and ships’ pilot Jonas Alexanderson tells stories from his 50th birthday present, a NOLS sea kayaking course in Prince William ...
Get some inspiration for sustainable practices from each of our locations around the world.
Scott Briscoe on NOLS: It’s a Game Changer [Interview]
Educator Expedition: Golden Gate Sea Kayaking
Educator Expedition: Kiwi Boot Camp
Educator Expedition: Skiing Alaska’s Thompson Pass
How the Wilderness Lets Us Be Our Best Selves [Q&A]
A parent talks about spending time away from family and in the wild in Alaska's remote Brooks Range
Photographer Kedyn Sierra tells his story of Alaska in photos.
No Borders in the Backcountry
Living History in a New-Old Home
Interview with Expedition Denali members Rosemary Saal and Tyrhee Moore on being invited to the White House.
The Mountain that Was Almost a Cloud
The Backpack: Home Away from Home
Photo essay on paddling and backpacking in Alaska's Brooks Range
A parent with international experience weighs in on the values of wilderness experiences
My Alaska
New Frontiers: From the Netherlands to Alaska
Taking "An American Ascent" to Middlebury [Trailer]
Beyond the Ration: Sustainable Food at NOLS
NOLS and AmeriCorps grad Becky Mares shares why she used her AmeriCorps award for a NOLS course in Alaska
'An American Ascent' Earns Best Picture, Best Director
NOLS Grad Nominated for 2015 Adventurer of the Year Award