The NOLS Podcast

About this original series

The NOLS Podcast is dedicated to leadership and wilderness education, featuring discussions, videos and more. Join the conversation. Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, The National Outdoor Leadership School, NOLS, takes people of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions, teaching leadership, technical outdoor skills, and environmental ethics in some of the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms. NOLS is the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. (www.nols.edu)

Category
Learning
# Episodes
38 episodes
Rating
TV-UN

Episodes of The NOLS Podcast

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  Patient Assessment
  
  http://www.nols.edu/wmi - The foundation of any medical assessment is a thorough, organized patient assessment. Watch WMI of NOLS Instructors in action as they model this process. All WMI courses build on this foundational skill preparing you to respond in a wilderness environment.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 11, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    10:34
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  Focused Spine Assessment
  
  http://www.nols.edu/wmi - The decision to maintain or release spinal stabilization in a wilderness environment is a critical one. WMI teaches the focused spine assessment as an additional evaluation tool for wilderness medicine providers practicing in remote environments. This is an advanced assessment that WMI teaches on its more comprehensive courses.
  - Release date
    
    Jan 11, 2012
  - Runtime
    
    04:21
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  Join Us
  
  At our core, we believe that positive, ethical leaders change the world, and that NOLS is the best organization in the world at developing leaders. Learn why NOLS is the leader in wilderness education.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 22, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    03:57
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  Backcountry Tortillas & Backcountry Burritos | T...
  
  Bread and bread-like items generally aren't available on extended wilderness adventures—bagels don't last, loaves gets smashed, and pitas and ready-made tortillas are bulky. But the standard NOLS ration bag has more than enough ingredients to make your own tortillas in the field. Tortillas provide variety for your palate and can be a jack-of-all-trades: layer on peanut butter, brown sugar, and sunflower seeds; slather with butter and a dose of garlic salt; or roll 'em up and make burritos with...
  - Release date
    
    Aug 12, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    08:38
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  NOLS and STEP
  
  STEP's mission is to equip academically-promising, low-income, first-generation college-bound Arizona teens with the self-confidence, leadership skills, and internal tools to succeed in college. STEP's overall goal is to help break the chain of generational poverty in the families with which we work by preparing students for success in higher education. After creating STEP in 2002, STEP Founder Tracy Baynes partnered with NOLS Professional Training in early 2005 to serve their mission of provi...
  - Release date
    
    Jul 13, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    03:55
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  NOLS MythCrushers Episode 3: Lightning
  
  There are many myths circulating in the outdoor community about what to do when lightning strikes. The NOLS MythCrushers dig deep to uncover some shockingly good information.
  - Release date
    
    Jun 15, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    12:30
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  Future of Wilderness Education with Dan Garvey
  
  Dan Garvey addresses NOLS faculty and staff about what the future of Wilderness Education might look like at the first annual NOLS Faculty Summit.
  - Release date
    
    Jun 1, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    51:05
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  Communication and Feedback - 3 of 3 Leadership D...
  
  Jamie O'Donnell, NOLS instructor and program supervisor and John Kanengieter, NOLS Director for Leadership talk about the importance of communication and feedback. This is an important aspect of any successful expedition and can be transfered of other areas of life as well. Sit back and enjoy this third episode of a 3-part series of the NOLS Podcast!
  - Release date
    
    May 18, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    08:07
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  Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls | The NOLS Cooking Show
  
  Watch the first episode of The NOLS Cooking Show as Kelly and Casey make gluten free cinnamon rolls. Gluten is the elastic protein that acts as a binding agent found in grains such as wheat and barley. Many people are gluten intolerant and have to substitute gluten for xanthan gum. Watch this episode to see how gluten free cinnamon rolls can be made in the field using a whisperlite stove. Recipe: http://bit.ly/NOLS_cinnbun
  - Release date
    
    May 4, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    11:05
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  Why Wilderness is the Best Classroom - 2 of 3 Le...
  
  Why Wilderness is the Best Classroom - 2 of 3 Leadership Discussions with John and Jamie In this episode of The NOLS Podcast, John Kanengieter, NOLS Director for Leadership, sits down with Jamie O'Donnell, NOLS instructor and program supervisor, to discuss reasons wilderness makes such a great classroom. After watching the video, continue the leadership discussion on the NOLS Facebook page. If you have any questions for John or Jamie, you can e-mail gobig(at)nols.edu or leave a comment on Face...
  - Release date
    
    Feb 22, 2011
  - Runtime
    
    10:23