Get to know our new president, start making plans for a winter expedition, and get some tips for how to write about your NOLS course on your resume.

Welcome to our new president, Terri Watson!

After a nine-month global search, NOLS welcomes new leadership, announcing Terri Watson as our sixth president. An industry veteran and former NOLS program director, Terri looks forward to leading the school into its next chapter.

Get to know Terri

Winter is Calling…

People pulling sleds in a snowy landscape

Photo by Matt Burke

Venture out into the mountains this winter.

For newer adventurers, try Backcountry Skiing.

If you have some experience, consider deepening your risk management and decision making on a Backcountry Avalanche Training or Winter Outdoor Educator course.

And if you just want to explore, enjoy seeing all of our skiing and snowboarding courses.

How to Talk about Your NOLS Course on Your Resume

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When it’s time to write up your resume or apply for college, your NOLS course will help you stand out. Here are a few tips for how to frame your NOLS course on a resume.

Get resume-writing tips

Enter the BUFF Banff Giveaway

Enter to win a trip to the 2019 BANFF Mountain Film & Book Festival in Banff, Alberta Canada!

The Grand Prize includes a $1500 NOLS Expedition credit as well as free lodging at the festival for the winner and a companion, an airfare voucher of $600, and $1,000 in gear from BUFF®, Yeti, Mountain House, & Rab.

Enter the Giveaway

Spring Semester Scholarships Available Now!

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Start planning now for an unforgettable spring semester in the outdoors. Apply for a need-based scholarship today and get excited for your wilderness adventure!

See Scholarship Application

We’re Coming to You!

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NOLS is sending friends and staff all over the country this fall to talk about courses, hear your stories, and answer your questions.

See if we’re coming to an event near you!

See upcoming events

DISCOUNT! Go Sea Kayaking in Baja California, Mexico

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Receive a 15% discount for this October’s Baja Sea Kayaking Expedition.

Paddle the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, camp on sandy beaches under starry skies, and grow your leadership skills in the dynamic environment that is the ocean.

To receive the discount, email admissions@nols.edu.

*Note: Offer valid until 11:59pm September 15, 2019. Must be a new course application; cannot be applied to currently enrolled students. Valid for the October 2019 NOLS Baja Sea Kayaking course. Discount only valid for course tuition. Does not apply to travel and/or other course expenses. Subject to NOLS Expedition admission policies and screening. Offer cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts. Students are eligible to apply for need-based financial aid. Subject to availability. No substitutions, no cash value, and void if sold. Non-transferable. Non-refundable.