+TeamK-9 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 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? Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Oh, you young guys! Quote Link to comment
+River_Rat Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Sounds like a great course! It would be nice to find a resource for "Outdoor training" that addressed all age groups. Quote Link to comment
+Cleenjeep & Danger Girl Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment
+TeamK-9 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 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+... Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Cool! What month's issue? I'd like to check it out. Quote Link to comment
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