NOLS Three Peaks Ranch

“So much of it was about learning new skills. The value in NOLS for me is being in an environment so rich in new experiences.”

Shari Kearney didn’t just find a place at NOLS—as our longest serving female instructor, she has worked over 424 weeks in the field teaching courses ranging from mountaineering to horsepacking.

“I remember thinking this is a place I can stay for a while,” Shari says.

As the years became decades, Shari’s influence on students and instructors continued to grow. To read more about Shari’s journey from transformative expeditions to the practice of horse wrangling, follow the link below.

https://www.nols.edu/blog/staying-power/