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Find out why NOLS grad Claire Burgeson chose to study abroad on a semester in Baja, get some tips on how to keep your feet warm while camping, and learn how to make peanut butter truffles in the backcountry.


Why I Left School for a NOLS Semester

silhouetted sailboats on calm water at sunset in Baja California

Photo by Claire Burgeson

“The second week of my sophomore year of college, I walked into my 9:00 a.m. history class and asked myself, ‘What am I still doing here?’

I was doing what I'd always done: what was expected of me...In a very typical American sense I was “successful.” But I didn’t feel successful, I felt lost. And to find myself again, I wanted to be challenged every day. I wanted to learn new ways of thriving outside and remember how to love learning.”

Go to Read Claire's Story


How to Keep Your Feet Warm While Camping

two NOLS participants smiling while backcountry skiing on a sunny day

Photo by Jared Steinman

Get ready for the colder months with some tips on how to keep your feet warm and cozy while camping. It’s time to start thinking about snow season and winter camping—check out our backcountry skiing and splitboarding courses!

Go to Learn How to Keep Your Feet Warm While Camping


Watch: How to Make Peanut Butter Truffles in the Backcountry

process of making peanut butter truffles is demonstrated on a NOLS cooking show video

These irresistible treats are delicious and easy to make—and a great, calorie-dense option for snacking on a winter camping expedition. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself making them in the frontcountry as well as the backcountry!

Go to Watch the Video or Check Out the Recipe on Our Blog


Southwest Outdoor Educator

NOLS students partake in a lesson on crack climbing in the Southwest

Photo by Dave Anderson

Discover the magic of the desert and grow as a teacher and leader. Explore the American Southwest and gain the experience you need to lead backcountry expeditions.

Go to Develop Your Teaching Skills in the Outdoors


See the Latest on NOLS Instagram!

NOLS instagram post of spectacular sunrise over Conception Bay with figures silhouetted on the beach

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Spring Semester in the Rockies

NOLS participant paddles whitewater kayak through a rapidPhoto by David Morgan

Take time for your future and learn lifelong leadership skills on this extended wilderness expedition.Backpack, ski, paddle, climb, and canyoneer across the striking landscapes of the western U.S. 

Go to Explore the Rockies This Spring


Spring 2019 Semester Scholarships Still Available!

NOLS students use crampons to backpack across a snowfield in PatagoniaPhoto by Fiona Casson

Thinking about spending your spring semester in the wilderness? Find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship.

Go to Apply for a Semester Scholarship


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