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National Outdoor Leadership School

Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, NOLS--a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution--takes people of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions, teaching technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics in some of the world's wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms. What NOLS teaches cannot be learned in a classroom or on a city street. It takes practice to learn outdoor skills and time to develop leadership. The wilderness provides the ideal setting for this unique education.

With courses ranging from 10 days to a full academic year, NOLS attracts highly motivated students who want to learn how to lead. The hands on, learn-by-doing approach means that graduates get the skills they need to be competent, responsible wilderness travelers long after their course is over.

Find out more at http://www.nols.edu/