(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Sandy Colhoun, the President at the National Outdoor Leadership Society (NOLS).

Colhoun stopped by to chat about the NOLS 60th Anniversary celebrations taking place in Lander, as well as NOLS’ vision for the next 60 years.

You can hear the full interview with Colhoun below, and check out the information provided by NOLS about all of the celebration events/registration details at the bottom of the post!

Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is celebrating 60 years of inspiring leadership education, culminating in a community gathering in Lander, Wyoming, September 25-27, 2025. The event is an opportunity for the NOLS community to gather, honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Hundreds of NOLS alumni, guests, and notable outdoor industry leaders are expected to attend the weekend-long gathering.

Registration is now open to sign up for events and activities. The last day to register is Friday, September 5, 2025. Most events are free and may have limited capacity. Each event will indicate the registration guidelines for participation.

Some highlights include a meetup at the Pushroot Brewery on Thursday, September 25, starting at 4:00 pm, with a custom NOLS Legacy Brew on tap.

The following day, on Friday, September 26, the community is invited to hear astronaut, physicist, and former NASA Chief Scientist Dr. John Grunsfeld share his insights about how wilderness leadership training has influenced his life in his talk, “From the Lumberyard to Space: A NOLS/NASA Story” at 10:15 am at the Lander Community and Convention Center.

Later that day, on Friday, September 26, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, the community is invited to the City Park in Lander for Trail Mix, an outdoor marketplace featuring gear brands, artists, demos, and interactive booths. A BBQ and live music by Lander-based bluegrass musicians Low Water String Band will keep the vibes rolling from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, September 27, Alex Honnold will have a conversation with Peter Metcalf, founder and CEO of Black Diamond Equipment, at the Lander Community Center and Convention Center at 10:00 am. Honnold will share stories of mentorship, the surprising lessons of solo and collaborative expeditions, decision-making in the mountains, and how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective on life, leadership, and legacy.

Also on Saturday, the Film Fest at the Grand Theater will have screenings of outdoor and adventure films starting at 10:00 am and running through 4:00 pm. The film lineup and screening times will be released shortly and available HERE.

To round out the weekend, there will be the NOLS dinner and awards, followed by a concert given by Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos at the Lander Community Center and Convention Center.

Please check the event webpage for the full details, schedule, and registration.