NOLS 60th Anniversary Part 1 with Rob Weller, Martha Hellyer, and Steve Matson
The National Outdoor Leadership School has been teaching leadership and wilderness skills for over 60 years…
…and building a special community all the while. Members of this community gathered to share some of their favorite moments, harrowing tales, and hilarious outtakes from the past 60 years. This episode, Part 1 of 2, features Rob Weller, Martha Hellyer, and Steve Matson.
These stories were told at an event held on September 24, 2025 in the Livery Stable at the Museum of the American West in Lander, Wyoming. “Expedition Behavior" was our theme for the evening.
Here’s our storytellers at the event:
From left to right: Phil Powers, Rob Weller, Steve Matson, Martha Hellyer, and Meriwether Hardie.
Featured storyteller: Martha Hellyer
Featured storyteller: Rob Weller
Featured storyteller: Steve Matson
Music for this season comes from artist Dinwoody, featuring the song “Rodeo” from the album Momento, Rodeo.
The Houlihan Narratives is produced by Plug Tone Audio.
