Leadership Starts Here
Russell learns an important lesson as a Wilderness Explorer in UP!
Lots of people ask, “what should I bring backpacking?” There are many decisions to make when you’re packing for a trip into the backcountry, and in this video Miranda shows
It’s the age-old question that preoccupies many backpackers: what’s the right way to poop in the woods? In this video, Miranda walks you through the process; from finding a good
Leave No Trace, or LNT, principles are a group of best practices for enjoying our wild spaces. In this video, Miranda talks about the seven principles of Leave No
Once bears and other wildlife become conditioned to our food, they become attracted to our campsites, homes, and trails, seeking us out as a source for food. This behavior can
In this episode the NOLS Myth Crushers address blisters. A blister is your body’s way of telling you your boots don’t fit, they aren’t broken in, or your feet are
There are many myths about lightning in the backcountry and in this episode, the NOLS MythCrushers will strike down on some of those shocking lightning myths.
Dan Garvey, Ph.D., a leader with many years of experience in education and global adventures, will examine the question, “What kind of world might we all inhabit and what special
Presented by Rick Rochelle, Ashley Wise, & Anna Haegel Have you ever heard that it is impossible to provide students with meaningful leadership opportunities on technical courses? The goal of
This workshop will utilize some of the educational workshops taught during WMI’s Instructor Training Courses to help participants develop a more deliberate approach to teaching. Working with concepts including Three