In the Golden Gate's Shadow

The San Francisco-area NOLS grads burst into a flurry of activity over the May 19-21 weekend. On Friday, in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, we had a reunion at Crissy Field with our speaker and two-time NOLS grad Britton Keeshan. Britton spoke about his adventures as the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits. After Britton's talk, one enthusiastic grad stated that Britton is "a living national treasure" (!).

Over the rest of the weekend we organized two, day-long sea kayaking days for about two dozen alumni, friends & family. These alumni seminars give grads a chance to learn a new skill, polish some old ones and meet NOLS folks from the area.

Thanks to all the attendees, organizations and volunteers who helped bring NOLS to the San Francisco Bay. Watch the NOLS Alumni website for other events around the country.

A Noble Cause

Wow! Check out the very visible changes to the windows in NOLS' historic Noble Hotel in Lander. (click any picture)

Here's a shot showing how much light the new glass throws into the interior (pardon our dust...). That lumber in the foreground is actually the original trim being saved for re-use in the remodel.

The Noble renovation is part of NOLS' International Base Camp Initiative— the donor-funded campaign creating the physical framework for new ways of learning, living and teaching at NOLS.

Got a question about the Noble's progress, or a story about your time there? Drop us a note.

Like a Cobweb Alight

"Thou shalt cast with precision and thy fly shalt like a cobweb alight" is number two of Sheridan Anderson's "Eleven Commandments" (of fly fishing) in his informative, humorous and very entertaining comic book-style, fly fishing manual: The Curtis Creek Manifesto.

Yes, it's fishing season in Wyoming. This means NOLS Instructors, students, staff and alumni of all stripes are digging out their waders, rods, funny hats and work-dodging excuses to go "wet a line." It's the perfect time to get some NOLS fly fishing instruction too. Our August 6-12 Alumni Fly Fishing Trip into Wyoming's Wind River Mountains is a great way to re-connect with NOLS and the mountains where Petzoldt started it all.

So c'mon back to NOLS and we'll use Orvis gear to help you follow all of Anderson's commandments, including #4— "Thou shalt know thy waters and be wise about those things upon which thy prey doth feed."

See you creekside.

/s/Rich Brame
NOLS Alumni Relations