NOLS Expedition Planning

by Dave L. Anderson, Molly Absolon

The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long Research access to public land, domestic and international Create a budget and find additional funding Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear Plan food and fuel requirements How to prepare mentally and physically Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries Transportation and lodging How to deal with risks in the wilderness Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel

Genres: Travel, Outdoors, Mountaineering

304 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2011

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyability: 3.5/5 | Usefulness: 4/5 | Overall: 4/5

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The personal anecdotes, timeless experiential knowledge, and practical advice were especially brilliant. The opening chapters and those focused on soft skills, like risk management and leadership, are where the authors, NOLS, and this book truly excel.

While it doesn’t quite match the level of detail or up-to-date insights found in books by top-tier outdoor experts like Skurka, it’s worth reading. It provided me with essential information, useful frameworks, and detailed checklists that I’ll incorporate into my future expeditions.

Overall, I’d highly recommend this book to anyone passionate about expedition travel and outdoor adventure.

[Jeff Sibley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read if your planning a trek in the backcountry without the support of an outfitter.
Great resource and valuable insight.

[Alex Bbb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool info, definitely need to explore NOLS. Well written

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read with a lot of great, tested advice and information.