One of them could be you. All NOLS semesters are broken into a series of expeditions, called sections. These sections run from two weeks to a month in length and cover a wide variety of outdoor skill areas. They are as varied as your desire to learn. Depending on where you want to go and what you want to learn, you can choose from mountain travel, rock climbing, caving, horsepacking, river travel, winter skiing and camping, canyon country hiking, canoeing, sailing, sea kayaking, glacier mountaineering, and more.
Leadership training occurs throughout it all.
There will be discussions and classes. You'll have a chance to actually put into practice the leadership training you receive. Semester students might be asked to develop a course and travel plan for several days during a section. You'll consult with instructors, map out routes, designate tasks, and take responsibility. You will also plan and organize a small group expedition with your fellow students.