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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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WWII 10th Mountain Division Victories Honored Through Ski-In
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WWII 10th Mountain Division Victories Honored Through Ski-In

Trained in skiing and mountain climbing during the war, many WWII 10th veterans developed the U.S. ski industry and outdoor…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Edmond resident completes 80-day wilderness expedition in Patagonia
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Edmond resident completes 80-day wilderness expedition in Patagonia

Joe Romano, 20, of Edmond, recently completed a fall semester in Patagonia with NOLS.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
This environmentalist is the flag-bearer of the changing face of farming
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This environmentalist is the flag-bearer of the changing face of farming

She became an instructor for NOLS and would live in the mountains for months, the environmental studies, working for the…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
The 24 coolest towns in the USA – 2017
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The 24 coolest towns in the USA – 2017

Lander is a quirky little town with lots of museums, an amazing alpaca ranch/outfitter, and the home of the National…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?
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What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?

A study of NOLS participants concluded outdoor recreators should eat small bites every 15-20 minutes during exercise, and consume a…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
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NOLS Working to Educate for Outdoor Emergencies

NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructors gave students the skills to assess and respond during unforeseen emergencies.
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Arkose Ridge Leadership Academy finds home at Palmer High
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Arkose Ridge Leadership Academy finds home at Palmer High

Palmer High School students will have a crack at a new educational model that is agriculturally minded and energy conscious:…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
Wilderness First Aid
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Wilderness First Aid

I recently attended a NOLS Wilderness First Aid class, which was hosted by REI. The class was two full days…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read
From college to a sold-out tour in one year: Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio
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From college to a sold-out tour in one year: Maggie Rogers performs in The Current studio

Maggie Rogers always loved being outside, so I went on a trip for a month with a group called NOLS…
NOLS February 2020 1 min read

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