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NOLS semester in the Pacific Northwest

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Foxy_Grandpa
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in about a week i will be embarking on a three month backpacking/mountaineering/sailing trip with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). Has anyone on NS ever completed this course? i'm really looking forward to this trip and cant wait to see the beautiful coastline of Washington state and British Columbia.

has anyone completed this or any of the other NOLS courses? if so, what would have made your excursion more comfortable/enjoyable?
Aug 25 2010 1:30AM
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JMR2012
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I did NOLS semester in Patagonia this past year. Let me just tell ya... NOLS is the real deal dude. DONT skimp on your rain gear.
Aug 25 2010 6:24PM
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Dhane
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i also completed a NOLS course several years ago ( backpacking through Idaho), the one your doing sounds very legit. NOLS is an amazing experience, you are going to learn so much and meet incredible people. what i learned from my trip is make sure you take only what you need, think smarter, not harder, and always always always plan ahead. your going to have so much fun, enjoy dude
Aug 25 2010 6:34PM
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PhilboydStudge
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Yeah a few of my friends did month long NOLS courses this summer, in Alaska and Washington. It sounded so fun, enjoy it.
Aug 25 2010 6:36PM
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