NWC Outdoor Recreation

08/22/2026

Field Instructor - NW Outdoor Science School - 26/27 School Year

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08/21/2026

Are you ready for ski season? Looking to start a career in the ski industry? There is still time to register for the Northwest College Ski Area Operations skills certificate program. Contact the Outdoor Education office or the NWC Admissions office.

08/14/2026

We're hiring!

The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation is looking for a Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Outreach Specialist to help promote and expand sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities across Wyoming. This role focuses on assisting with the following: event planning and ex*****on, communication and marketing, and administrative and fiscal tasks.

We are seeking an organized individual with a knack for planning and communication, who is also passionate about outdoor recreation. If interested in applying, please visit Bit.ly/ORECOutreachSpecialist

The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation is a program within Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources.

08/12/2026

Looking for a career in the ski/snowboard industry? The Northwest College Ski Area Operations Skills Certificate old give you a leg up in landing this, and similar, jobs!

Tubing and Ski Hill Groomer and Snowmaker

08/09/2026

07/18/2026

If you're headed out be prepared to know what the regulations are to prevent wildfires.

Full send ahead. As of 7:30 a.m. today July 18, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC) has raised the country to Preparedness Level 5 (PL5).

PL5 is the highest national wildfire preparedness level in the United States. It means wildfire activity is extreme, firefighting resources are heavily committed nationwide, and additional crews, aircraft, and equipment may be limited as agencies respond to multiple large, complex incidents simultaneous.

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07/17/2026

07/16/2026

Before tonight’s Wyoming PBS premiere of A LIFE OUTSIDE: AMERICAN MOUNTAIN GUIDES, hear from Wyoming PBS Foundation Executive Director Judd Rogers in this interview with the Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake.

A former National Outdoor Leader School employee, Judd offers a unique perspective on the legacy of legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, founder of NOLS, and shares the story behind how this award-winning documentary came to be.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOWbYcg8Nbc

Jump to the 3:27 mark of the interview to hear Judd discuss the film and why it matters.

Then join us tonight at 7 p.m. on Wyoming PBS or YouTube for the premiere.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw2BrMAFj9k
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07/03/2026

“Why would I need a lifejacket if I know how to swim?”
Is a common question asked when talking about lifejacket policy and enforcement.

The reality is that lifejackets are not there for when you can swim, but when you become incapacitated and cannot. One of the leading causes of death in national parks is drowning. Don’t become another statistic this holiday weekend.

Wear your lifejacket when you “don’t need to” so you already have it on when you do.

For more information on lifejackets and the National Parks, visit https://www.nps.gov/articles/life-jacket-wear.htm
For more information on Wyoming lifejacket regulations, visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/be-safe-while-boating-wear-life-jacket

For more information on Montana boating and lifejacket regulations, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/activities/boating/rules-regulations

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06/07/2026

If you encounter a bear:

DO NOT RUN. Bears can easily out run any human. Running may elicit attacks from non-aggressive bears.

If the bear is unaware of you, detour quickly and quietly.
If the bear is aware but has not acted aggressively, back slowly away while talking in an even tone or not at all. Use your peripheral vision. Bears may interpret direct eye contact as threatening.

Do not drop your pack - this teaches bears how to obtain human food. Your pack can also protect your body in the case of an attack.

Do not climb trees - all black bears and some grizzly bears can also climb trees.

The vast majority of bear attacks have occurred when people surprised a bear. In this situation the bear may attack as a defensive maneuver. The bear may be protecting young or defending a carcass.

If a bear charges you:

DO NOT RUN. Some bears will bluff their way out of a threatening situation by charging, then veering off or stopping suddenly.

Bear experts generally recommend standing still until the bear stops and then slowly back away.

If you have bear spray this is the time to use it!
If the bear makes contact with you, drop to the ground and lie flat on your stomach with your legs spread apart slightly and play dead. Cover the back of your neck with your hands. Keep your pack on to protect your back. Do not move until you are certain the bear has left.

In rare cases, bears have attacked at night or after stalking people. These attacks are very serious: it may mean the bear sees you as prey. If you are attacked at night or if you feel you have been stalked and attacked as prey, fight back. Use your bear spray, shout, and try to intimidate the bear with a stick or rock. In this type of situation, do whatever it takes to let the bear know you are not easy prey (nps.gov).