NOLS 50th Anniversary - celebrate with us!
Events free and open to the public:
Keynote event at the Lander Community & Convention Center, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:39-9 pm
Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond Equipment, shares tales of NOLS and the outdoor industry, with opening remarks by NOLS Executive Director John Gans. Cash bar and complementary appetizers provided. Register at www.nols50th.ticketleap.com/keynote
10th Mountain Division Demonstration at Lander City Park, Friday, Oct. 9, 2:30-3:30 pm and Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-2 pm
Learn about the history of the U.S. Army's legendary mountain soldiers. Examine vintage military uniforms and medical and mountaineering equipment. Learn about Paul Petzoldt's connection with the famed WWII unit.
The live exhibit will feature the uniforms and equipment Petzoldt helped develop for the Army, including mountaineering equipment, skis, sleeping bags, packs, climbing boots and a display of military mountaineering medicine from that time. Docents will lead groups through the exhibit, presenting both the history of the division and the development of the equipment to attendees.
NOLS' Anniversary Amble (fun run/walk) at Lander City Park, Saturday, Oct. 10, race starts at 9 am
Celebrate 50 years of community with this fun run/walk. Register at www.nols50th.ticketleap.com/run
Film Festival at the Colter Loft, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1:30-4:30 pm
Enjoy short films by NOLS graduates and others in the outdoor industry, as well as a historical film from the NOLS archive.
All welcome, bring your friends!
Thursday Oct 8, 2015 Saturday Oct 10, 2015