With the Leader in Outdoor Education All NOLS courses, from immersive wilderness expeditions to classroom-based wilderness medicine courses, are designed around learning by …

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that believes in the transformative power of leadership through wilderness education. We are dedicated to developing leaders by providing …

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Developed through extensive research and decades of experience, the NOLS leadership curriculum sets the industry standard and will set you up for success. Read how the NOLS …

At the National Outdoor Leadership School, NOLS, we are a leading provider of the best gap year programs, offering a range of programs designed to help students develop leadership, outdoor …

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is founded in Lander, Wyoming by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt. Our first course sets out from Sinks Canyon wearing Army surplus …

Once in the mountains, find miles of fresh snow and explore wild places that few people get to see in winter. Learn to build your own snow shelter, assess avalanche hazards, and practice snow …

NOLS is the only organization that combines decades of wilderness experience with innovative leadership curriculum, top-tier instructors, and unparalleled risk management. Develop …

Develop leadership and outdoor skills that you can apply to all facets of your life. Explore wild places in the U.S. and around the world while gaining cultural immersion and practicing Leave …

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