In 1971, history was made when Naneum, Skiel, and Lois became the first women to complete the grueling 15-day Wilderness Training Course at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). These women embarked on a challenging journey filled with physically demanding activities, including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and backpacking in the rugged wilderness of Wyoming. Their determination and resilience paved the way for future generations of women to pursue leadership roles in outdoor education and adventure sports, challenging traditional gender norms and inspiring countless others to push their own boundaries in the wild.
