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Well-prepared for Bears in the Northwesttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016766ff1b41970b2012-06-01T16:49:07-06:002012-06-01T22:49:07Z2012-06-01T22:49:07ZIn the wake of last summer’s incident with an Alaskan Grizzly, NOLS has put some extra thought into its school-wide bear practices. We’ve drawn on input from experienced NOLS faculty and outside experts to update NOLS’ bear field practices. Individual...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/lasnmQIgB4s" height="1" width="1"/>Marie SiwickiPacific Northwesthttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/06/well-prepared-for-bears-in-the-northwest.htmlCongratulations AAU 3/17/12 - Australia Semester Graduates!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016305f95a32970d2012-05-30T01:38:47-06:002012-05-30T23:29:23Z2012-05-30T07:38:47ZJust this afternoon, 12 new NOLS grads joined the ranks. AAU students returned from One Arm point, & the Cultural section yesterday afternoon. After a furious cleaning session, they headed for the Broome Caravan Park for their final night under...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/HKjbY667rZg" height="1" width="1"/>Cassandra ColmanAlumniAustraliahttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/congratulations-aau-31712-graduates.htmlAAU 3/17/12 heads for the coast!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016766c3e225970b2012-05-24T22:26:17-06:002012-05-30T16:17:23Z2012-05-25T04:26:17ZTuesday this week saw the in town NOLS Australia staff loading up the Land Cruiser & trailer, & heading 3 hours north to catch up with our AAU Semester students at the campground, in the small town of Derby. Although...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/uQZSJyHEgu4" height="1" width="1"/>Cassandra ColmanAlumniAustraliahttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/aau-31712-heads-for-the-coast.htmlGeothermal wells and Classroom Wallstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016766b73adf970b2012-05-23T09:15:32-06:002012-05-30T16:18:43Z2012-05-23T15:15:32ZMay has looked and felt more like June this year- not a bad thing for moving work along. Structural panels continue to be assembled on our 11,000 square foot main facility while in areas already completed, other work is already...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/F4346_PW8Zg" height="1" width="1"/>jstoddardWilderness Medicine InstituteWyss Wilderness Medicine Campushttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/geothermal-wells-and-classroom-walls.htmlVeterans return from wilderness with NOLS and the Sierra Clubtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016766aec1cd970b2012-05-23T08:46:32-06:002012-05-23T14:46:32Z2012-05-23T14:46:32ZIn early May, seven veterans and one Army wife embarked on a six-day leadership expedition in the Gila Wilderness. Organized by the Sierra Club's Mission Outdoors and run by NOLS Professional Training, the course was open to—and free for—veterans. The...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/hVeYWSiHsIE" height="1" width="1"/>Alison HudsonLeadershipProfessional Traininghttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/veterans.htmlFaculty Summit workshop examines technology in the backcountrytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e201676695bf9d970b2012-05-18T09:21:05-06:002012-05-25T13:32:53Z2012-05-18T15:21:05ZAs the final day of the second annual NOLS Faculty Summit began to wind down, the final workshops of the week imparted final insights and discussions. Brad Christensen photo One of these was on the topic of communication and technologies...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/pAhLogyF5vI" height="1" width="1"/>Casey DeanInstructor NewsProfessional Traininghttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/faculty-summit-workshop-examines-technolgy-in-the-backcountry.htmlSummit Addresses Environmental Issuestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e2016766916cde970b2012-05-17T13:01:52-06:002012-05-17T19:01:52Z2012-05-17T19:01:52ZAfter spending much of the first day of the Faculty Summit discussing leadership skills, teaching techniques, and ways to foster inclusion, the second day began with a reminder to faculty: you have an incredible opportunity to inspire a new generation...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/Ois_bYs3exE" height="1" width="1"/>Alison HudsonAlumniCurriculumEnvironmental Stewardship & SustainabilityInstructor NewsLeadershiphttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/summit-addresses-environmental-issues.htmlInspiring Alumna: Morgan Dixon opens Faculty Summittag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20167668b0296970b2012-05-16T13:07:52-06:002012-05-30T16:20:55Z2012-05-16T19:07:52ZYesterday morning was the start of the 2012 NOLS Faculty Summit. Scott Robertson and Executive Director John Gans kicked off the event with a brief welcome to the nearly 160 faculty members assembled at the Sinks Canyon Center. Over the...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/f9cN6b1Rr30" height="1" width="1"/>Alison HudsonAlumniCurriculumInstructor Newshttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/inspiring-alumna-morgan-dixon-open-faculty-summit.htmlNotes from the Field: Phil is on the mendtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20163058eed9a970d2012-05-15T09:35:33-06:002012-05-15T15:40:56Z2012-05-15T15:35:33ZAfter descending to base camp on Everest, NOLS senior faculty member and Rocky Mountain River Base Manager Phil Henderson writes from base camp about his condition. I am now back at base camp and have been for several days. The...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/xhUdns7-BgQ" height="1" width="1"/>Casey DeanInstructor NewsRocky Mountainhttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/notes-from-the-field-phil-is-on-the-mend.htmlFaculty Summit kicks off with clinicstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20168eb83b26c970c2012-05-15T07:17:08-06:002012-05-15T13:17:08Z2012-05-15T13:17:08ZThe second annual NOLS Faculty Summit kicked off today, with clinics up and down Sinks Canyon outside Lander. Both the river crossing clinic and rock rescue clinic kicked off early in the morning, and the afternoon included a Tyrolean traverse...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/2FDEBdmVBOs" height="1" width="1"/>Casey DeanIn The NewsInstructor NewsOn The Nethttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/faculty-summit-kicks-off-with-clinics.htmlNotes from the Field: Voicemail from Camp IItag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20167667e3e5c970b2012-05-14T15:21:13-06:002012-05-14T21:21:13Z2012-05-14T21:21:13ZNOLS senior field instructor and Rocky Mountain River Base Manager Phil Henderson is still on the expedition on Everest. His partner Mark Jenkins called a voicemail in to the National Geographic office last week with an update on NOLS' own...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/l1zwsNhw2yw" height="1" width="1"/>Casey DeanInstructor Newshttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/notes-from-the-field-voicemail-from-camp-ii.htmlStudents, Team share inspirationtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20163057a10b0970d2012-05-11T10:31:33-06:002012-05-11T16:31:33Z2012-05-11T16:31:33ZAs members of Expedition Denali return from their first weekend together, a group of New Jersey students stepped up, pushed up, and jumped up to inspire and show their support for the adventurers. Led by team member Morgan Dixon, the...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/1AGbTZ6kGrQ" height="1" width="1"/>Casey DeanOn The Nethttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/students-team-share-inspiration.htmlExplore the written wordtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e201630573e96e970d2012-05-10T13:25:53-06:002012-05-11T15:34:39Z2012-05-10T19:25:53ZAs the NOLS community around the world is preparing for the Second Annual NOLS Faculty Summit, Central Wyoming College is preparing for an outdoor education experience of the literary persuasion. The college is currently accepting registration for the first Wind...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/D5ervsOxVZ4" height="1" width="1"/>Casey Deanhttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/explore-the-written-word.htmlAAU 3/17/12 students 'go bush' in the Kimberley, Australia.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20168eb60b0ac970c2012-05-09T21:48:07-06:002012-05-10T03:48:07Z2012-05-10T03:48:07ZYesterday we had a chance to accompany our scheduled helicopter resupply into Morgan falls, & catch up with our AAU Spring semester students. Canoe Section- This intrepid lot arrived in Broome, along with cyclone Lua, on the 17th March to...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/lV5Bmsdm7mI" height="1" width="1"/>Cassandra ColmanAlumniAustraliahttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/aau-31712-students-go-bush-in-the-kimberley-australia.htmlOff-Campus Semester to Start with NOLStag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451b4f069e20167665b2bc9970b2012-05-09T12:51:37-06:002012-05-11T19:37:10Z2012-05-09T18:51:37ZIn August, a group of incoming freshmen at Elon University will embark on a 22-day NOLS course in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. While this may not be reminiscent of the typical freshman orientation, it is actually the start of Elon’s...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheNolsBlog/~4/qolPV-mxce4" height="1" width="1"/>Alison HudsonLeadershipProfessional TrainingRocky Mountainhttp://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/2012/05/elon.html