Outdoor leadership is defined by technical skills, but it’s also so much more. Discover the skills that make up true outdoor leadership. At Outward Bound, we’re passionate about sharing the outdoors with every student, everywhere. This passion is what first... READ MORE

 Everyone’s motivations are unique. While one student may have a strong internal motivation to learn a foreign language based on interest or passion, the person next to them may be purely motivated by external forces, such as the desire... READ MORE

Discover how leadership skills learned through an Outward Bound gap year program transition into lives of leadership in students back home. You just finished up a gap year program with Outward Bound. You’re ready to take a normal shower, eat... READ MORE

Learn how to develop a healthy self-image through intentional daily practices. Have you ever heard the phrase, “who are you when the world isn’t watching?” Meaning, who is your real self, stripped away from the labels, stories and standards you’ve... READ MORE

Everyone deals with conflict. Learning how to let go of offense within conflict will help you restore peace and move forward in your relationships. Everyone deals with conflict whether at work, on a trip, with a friend or with a... READ MORE

No two leaders are the same, but confident leaders tend to have these five traits. From communities to organizations, a confident leader is a person who can shape and guide individuals while making decisions to keep the world moving. They... READ MORE

 As with any career, it takes time spent in the outdoors-leading trips, hiking trails and canoeing rivers-to feel comfortable about the terrain. As an Outward Bound Instructor, I studied youth development, knots, maps, read books on hiking, learned about... READ MORE

 Are you ready to dive into backcountry travel this year? From long-distance backpacking to mountaineering, from dog sledding to climbing, these outdoor activities all have something in common: they’re physically demanding backcountry exercises. When you embark on an outdoor... READ MORE

As a leadership school, we know that in times of uncertainty, the leaders that shine are the ones who are obsessed with learning. We lean into failure and push each other to stretch past our comfort zones. Why? Because we... READ MORE

From goal setting to challenges, here at Outward Bound, we are no strangers to learning and growing. We know that being able to move forward and work within a team doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen without conversations... READ MORE