As President of NOLS, Sandy draws from his own time as a student when he creates programs for today’s students. Just as he did, students can learn wilderness skills and leadership skills with a deep understanding of traveling in remote environments. Not only do they learn how to set up a tent, but also how to read a map and compass and find their course where there are no trails, even when it's cold, wet, rainy, or very dry conditions.

Attaining those competencies elevates the leader in everyone. As president of NOLS Sandy’s ultimate mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills which in the process creates strong leaders who make a difference in the lives of those they encounter — in any environment.

Learning to navigate unknown spaces elevates the leader in everyone. As president of NOLS Sandy’s ultimate mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills which in the process creates strong leaders who can make a difference in the lives they encounter — in any environment.

In this week's episode, you will learn how Sandy thrived in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, how understanding nature inspires more gratitude, and the leadership skills learned from wilderness travel.

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>>https://nols.edu/en

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>>Listen to the bonus episode to learn about the exciting partnerships of NOLS and what Sandy hopes for the school's future. (https://thens.ls/4bykQzC)

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