Nols Alum

[+TeamK-9]

Just recently, I read an article in Outside magazine about NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School. It's basically the premiere outdoor adventure outfitter for young adults ages 18-30. But it's not even really an outfitter, as much as it really is a school. The courses, (which range anywhere from 2-5 weeks) actually are expeditions, in which the participants essentially learn the leadership skills involved with the activity, in hopes of the people being able to lead their own trips after one of these courses. It really is no vacation, from what I've read, it's alot like boot camp, but people seem to come out of it very satisfied with what they've learned.

 

Anwyay, I was figuring with all the geocachers we have on these forums, we must have one or two graduates of NOLS. So do we?

[+Robespierre]

Oh, you young guys!

[+River_Rat]

I got NOLS's catalog and have been drooling over the trips and experiences available. i'd love to be able too just quit work and take a couple of there semester long expeditions. Maybe if i win the lotto

[+Lemon Fresh Dog]

Sounds like a great course! It would be nice to find a resource for "Outdoor training" that addressed all age groups.

[+Cleenjeep & Danger Girl]

Too $$$ for me. I only get to dream about it.

I guess I am a NOLS wannabe alum then, as I ice climb, rock climb, kayak, etc. Even having lead some small trips myself.

<--- Just drools about the stuff they do.

[+TeamK-9]

Sounds like a great course! It would be nice to find a resource for "Outdoor training" that addressed all age groups.

Actually, the story in Outside magazine was about their new program that is actually a shorter class for students who are 30-40+...

[+Lemon Fresh Dog]

Cool! What month's issue? I'd like to check it out.