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Case Study: Chest Injury with Fall

The Setting You are on a climbing trip in Red Rocks, Nevada. You’ve spent the last week dialing in your climbing, swapping beta with new friends at the crag and soaking up the desert sun. Today, you decide to take a break from long routes and focus on bouldering.  You’re chalking up, eyeing a new…

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UT Austin’s Business Honors Program Gets Outside with NOLS
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UT Austin’s Business Honors Program Gets Outside with NOLS

In January 2018, seven students in University of Texas’ Business Honors Program embarked on a custom NOLS course in Arizona.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Making History: An American Ascent
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Making History: An American Ascent

The film An American Ascent chronicles the journey of Expedition Denali, the first all- African American team to climb Denali,…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
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MHYC Alum Inspired by Wilderness First Responder Course

MHYC alum uses AmeriCorps award to complete a NOLS Wilderness First Responder course.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Celebrating Expedition Denali
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Celebrating Expedition Denali

In honor of Black History Month, Glacierhub recognized Expedition Denali, the first all-African American team of climbers to summit the…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
NOLS Leadership Training Comes in Handy in Outer Space
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NOLS Leadership Training Comes in Handy in Outer Space

Members of NASA’s class of 2013 give Men’s Health the inside scoop on their training, which includes customized NOLS courses.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
A Wind River Take on the “Survival Holiday” Trend
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A Wind River Take on the “Survival Holiday” Trend

The Wind River Visitors Council recommends NOLS Wind River Wilderness courses as a top “survival holiday” choice closer to home.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Outside’s Gear Guy Shares NOLS Tips on Keeping Camp Kitchens Clean
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Outside’s Gear Guy Shares NOLS Tips on Keeping Camp Kitchens Clean

NOLS field staffing director Marco Johnson offers Outside’s “Gear Guy,” Joe Jackson, some tips on keeping camp kitchens clean.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Higher Body Fat Percentage Helps Retain Muscle Mass In Physically Active Humans
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Higher Body Fat Percentage Helps Retain Muscle Mass In Physically Active Humans

My recent work in nutrition focused on individuals taking part in a 3-4 month outdoor leadership course run by NOLS.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
WRMC Announces 2017 Charles (Reb) Gregg Award Recipient
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WRMC Announces 2017 Charles (Reb) Gregg Award Recipient

Shana Tarter, founding member of the WRMC and assistant director of NOLS Wilderness Medicine, received the Charles (Reb) Gregg Award…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read

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