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Marilyn Olsen

Marilyn Olsen has explored wilderness from the Everglades to Alaska, from Africa to the Arizona desert. She is a registered nurse with expertise in wilderness medicine. She is a former trip leader for the University of Montana's "Wilderness and Civilization" program, and led canoe trips on Montana's wild and scenic upper Missouri River, as well as various backpack treks.

An experienced wilderness advocate, Marilyn's efforts in conservation education for young people are particularly innovative. She also has valuable insights on group dynamics, and her ability to see and explore the often overlooked intimacies of the wilderness environment are unique. Howie and Marilyn live in southern Montana, in the foothills of the Gallatin Range, just north of Yellowstone National Park.

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