It’s been 60 years since 100 men headed into the Wind River Range on June 8, 1965, as part of the National Outdoor Leadership School’s first course designed to refine outdoor leadership skills.

Six decades and several generations later, the Lander, Wyoming-based NOLS has evolved into a multifaceted nonprofit wilderness school that supports thousands of students each year all over the world.

“It's certainly a big milestone for NOLS and something we're really excited about,” said Rich Majerus, NOLS vice president of expeditions. “I’m just proud to be a part of it and continue to build on the legacy so many people have built in Wyoming and in Lander.”

From A Small Cabin

The National Outdoor Leadership School was founded by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt. An outdoor adventurer from an

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