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Northland College to Close
On February 19, 2025, the Northland College Board of Trustees announced that the College will close at the end of the 2024–25 academic year.

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Outdoor Pursuits

Get out there.

We believe that spending time outdoors not only refreshes us in mind, body, and spirit, but also empowers us to build resilient and meaningful community. In the spirit of promoting wildness and wonder in the more-than-human world, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute’s Outdoor Pursuits program provides experiential, educational, and outfitting services to Northland students, faculty, and staff.

The outdoors can be just as intimidating as coming to college where no one knows your name. At Outdoor Pursuits, we strive to pave access to the learning and joy we know to be possible when venturing out on a lake, a trail, or a rock wall.

Whether you’re looking to join an overnight trip with all the logistics planned for you, get advice on planning your own excursion, rent gear for a weekend getaway, keep your wilderness medicine skills fresh, or be part of a unique community, Outdoor Pursuits’ variety of offerings and events are designed for you. Check out our upcoming events calendar and service centers to get plugged in.

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Phone: 715-682-1846
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Guided by the philosophy of Sigurd F. Olson, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute’s Outdoor Pursuits program provides the Northland College community with services and experiences that enhance holistic wellness, build community by engaging with the outdoors, provide access to knowledge and skill in a variety of nature craft and human-powered silent sports, and develop meaningful individual and collective relationships with nature.—Outdoor Pursuits Mission

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Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute

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The Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute hosts Outdoor Pursuits and other great programs.

Upcoming Events

March 14
[CANCELLED] Annual Candlelight Ski
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
March 22
Vertical Endeavors Climbing Trip
9:00 am–5:00 pm
March 29
Wood Carving Clinic
10:00 am–5:00 pm
April 5
Sauna and Dip
10:00 am–5:00 pm
April 19–26
Wilderness Medical Associates—Wilderness First Responder Course

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