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…Editor’s Note: In our continuing effort to introduce the staff at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE), we decided we’d go straight to the top of the ladder and quiz Celine Adair, our co-founder and director of operations. Celine is in charge of a lot of things here at NCOAE, including grant…

…Our co-founder and director of operations, Celine trains NCOAE instructors and helps develop our curriculum….

…Curious what separates NCAOE from other outdoor programs like Outward Bound & NOLS? Check out our blog to learn more about the differences!…

…Discover Alaska’s remote, technical terrain as you backpack through the wilderness on a 12-day adventure for teens!…

…Discover Oregon’s remote, technical terrain, as you backpack, paddle, and raft across rugged wilderness on a 14-day adventure for teens!…

…Editor’s Note: The work we do here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) matters because positive and profoundly empowering experiences are created when people choose to engage with themselves and one another in unique wilderness settings. With that in mind, we’re going to use our blog to introduce you to some…

…Gratitude is most often used as a noun, describing as it does, the feeling of being thankful. This warm and comforting word is often bandied about during the holidays, when we reflect upon all of the things for which we are grateful. But for some of us — and in particular, many of our staff…

By Stephen Mullaney, NCOAE Staff Development Director When The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) got together to host a multi-day “invitation only” event for instructional candidates, we took the same care as we would when building a campfire. As a rule, wood doesn’t burn on its own. It’s the gases released, along…

…What happens when someone answers the call to outdoor adventure and enrolls in a wilderness education, outdoor education, or backcountry expedition like the ones we offer at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE)?  They’re pretty much guaranteed they’ll be engaged in an experience that involves adventure, challenges, and fun, but most important…

In Part 1 of this series, we told you about the unique curriculum offered here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) and the fact that its focus is much more than just developing outdoor skills for our students and adult course participants. In addition to teaching how to best use nimble feet…

…As you enter or continue high school, extend your learning beyond the classroom on one of NCOAE’s teen expeditions….

…No doubt about it. The wilderness is an absolutely inspiring place to visit. However, we certainly can’t be hanging out in the forests or atop the mountains all the time. So how do we stay connected and inspired? One excellent way to remain in contact with nature is through books — allowing words to describe…

…A 21-day EMT certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and State EMT certification….

…Develop essential wilderness knowledge and skills — while learning in beautiful places throughout the Pacific Northwest & Ecuador….

…It stands to reason that the success or failure of any non-solo outdoor adventure depends to a great degree on the person or people accompanying you. As a result, and long before you head out the door on your next adventure, you’ll want to ensure you don’t select a partner who can quickly turn either…

…Starting exploring with any of our outdoor adventure and education programs for adults and teens interested in personal growth and professional development….

…If you’ve spent any amount of time surfing our website or reading this blog, you know that working at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is more than just a job. It’s a reward. Working at NCOAE is a reward for many things, including: superior performance elsewhere; having a keen understanding of…

…At NCOAE we understand the value of outdoor education and aim to incorporate outdoor and adventure-based experiential education into student’s curricula!…

…A 21-day EMT certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and State EMT certification….