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How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers

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How to Give Effective Feedback to Land Managers. On 6/17/15 8:00 AM. By Dave Schimelpfenig, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator. Hikers pass in the Wind River Range of Wyoming through meadows with elephants head flower. Photo by Kyle Duba. There are many uses of public land, and they don’t always align. For example, it would be challenging for NOLS to teach wilderness skills surrounded by oil and gas development. How do managers decide what should be done with a tract of public land? Four Tips to Remem...

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5 Backcountry Food Disasters and How to Avoid Them

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5 Backcountry Food Disasters and How to Avoid Them. On 8/7/15 8:41 AM. Here are 5 of our best (or worst? So, which white powder was the flour, and which was the sugar? Photo by Joshua Leitson. 1 Mistaking baking powder for alfredo sauce. Or hot chocolate for brownie mix. Or potato pearls for powdered milk. The worst of the worst? Mistaking your cooking oil for soap. 2 Underhydrating your dehydrated veggies. Plan meals at least a couple hours in advance. So you can soak dried ingredients as necessary....

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Test Your Backcountry Lightning Knowledge [Quiz]

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Test Your Backcountry Lightning Knowledge [Quiz]. On 8/8/15 7:45 AM. Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. Rendezvous (for NOLS Staff). Información de NOLS en Español.

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SUWS of the Carolinas and the WRMC

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SUWS of the Carolinas and the WRMC. On 7/29/15 12:26 PM. With the 22nd annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC). Fast approaching in Portland, Oregon, October 14-16, 2015, we are excited to continue highlighting organizations that attend the conference year after year and contribute to its success. Photo courtesy of SUWS of the Carolina. We caught up with Rebecca Rockwell, Special Projects coordinator at SUWS of the Carolinas. Rockwell says of their outdoor experiences:. When asked how attendi...

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Backcountry Granola Recipe

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On 8/14/15 8:00 AM. Nuts, oats, and fruit give you both quick and lasting energy to enjoy a full day of activity. Photo by Molly Herber. Whether you’re heading out to paddle for the day or planning to travel miles by foot. Staying satisfied with good food and plenty of water. Is essential for happy moods and well-fueled bodies. Simple and delicious, what more could you want? 5 Tbs butter or butter substitute. 3 cups uncooked oatmeal flakes. To cup brown sugar or honey (depending on sweetness of fruit).

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Partnerships Make NOLS Scholarships Possible

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Partnerships Make NOLS Scholarships Possible. On 8/10/15 8:00 AM. Achieving at NOLS Patagonia. Photo by Mauricio Clauzet. My experiences on my NOLS course sharpened my leadership skills, and I am now able to operate at my full potential, something that no one can take away which just makes it even more special to me. Abraham Vicuna, YES East End Prep School, Wind River Wilderness ‘14. The NOLS scholarship program. Is supported through gifts from individuals, foundations and strategic partnerships. This m...

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Leadership in Action: Small Business Owner at Age 15

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Leadership in Action: Small Business Owner at Age 15. On 8/13/15 8:03 AM. Adam and his product, STOKES Firestarters. Photo by Dennis Stein. At age 14, Adam Liszewski completed a. NOLS Northeast Backpacking course. Taking this course was and is by far the best experience I have had. Next summer. I hope to do the Wyoming course. While on my NOLS Northeast course, I made many friends, ones that I hope to have for a long time. One of the best parts of the course were my instructors. In the beginning, I had s...