Experiential Learning Program Competitors

The leader in wilderness education since 1965. NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that will help you step forward boldly as a leader. We believe that anyone can be a leader; it's our role to provide the environment and training to help you discover your full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We're an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences. Our mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence.

The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. We envision a world where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and always protected, and where the outdoors occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life. We encourage you to experience, learn more, and appreciate the outdoors knowing that your participation supports the conservation and stewardship of the natural world around you. Learn more about our current career opportunities at https://www.outdoors.org/about/careers/

The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor enthusiasts passionate about exploration, discovery, learning, and conservation. Founded in 1906 by 151 visionaries, our members named peaks, explored waterways, and built trails to uncover unique and challenging landscapes. We helped create the North Cascades Wilderness area, and passed the National Wilderness Act. With an average of 6 activities a day to help you climb, ski, hike, paddle, sail, snowshoe, scramble, and more, we invite you to join us to lose yourself in the outdoors. EXPLORE Our courses and activities will get you outside. Discover your abilities. Enjoy the reward of reaching new places and achieving new heights. LEARN 81 years. That’s how long we’ve been teaching people to climb mountains. Heck, we even wrote the book on mountaineering. Literally. If you’re interested in standing on top of the world, or simply learning a new outdoor skill, we have the experience and the knowledge to take you there. CONSERVE The Mountaineers pioneered wilderness conservation in the Pacific Northwest. Over a hundred years ago. We are committed to ensuring that the next generation is just as passionate about the outdoors as we are. Join us today and choose your own adventure with The Mountaineers.