No fuel, no problem! Discover five creative ways to enjoy delicious food on the trail without using a camp stove. You’re all set to go on a summer adventure. You’ve measured out your meals and mapped out your routes. But... READ MORE

Explore 10 hygiene practices to keep you clean and healthy in the backcountry. Even if you enjoy getting dirty from a good long day spent outdoors, using the right practices in the backcountry means that you can stay clean and... READ MORE

Take a look at the intentional structure of an Outward Bound LGBTQ+ expedition that creates space for connection and community-building among peers.  Ideally, an Outward Bound course is an experience of building the world we want to live in.... READ MORE

Feeling welcome in the outdoors depends on many factors, including our relationship to place, people and experiences. Explore three ways to make your next campsite a welcoming place for all. Setting out on an outdoor adventure, a crew leaves the... READ MORE

Every piece of gear packed for an Outward Bound expedition is important, but when those pieces accidentally go missing, the creative solutions that emerge often outweigh the loss. An Outward Bound expedition often starts with a meticulous process of checking,... READ MORE

Looking for a simple way to pack out vegetarian backcountry meals on an expedition? Packing out food for any outdoor adventure can be a tricky feat of logistics, but it can also be a lot of fun. On Outward Bound... READ MORE

 The mountain base of the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School is nestled in the Mahoosuc Mountains in Newry, Maine. A place where the summers bring long, sweaty days. In years past, Instructors enjoyed making evening excursions to get ice... READ MORE

 Outward Bound has its roots in early 20th century England and Germany, at a time way before any student had a smartphone, at a time when all students were boys. The origin stories of Outward Bound get told and... READ MORE

Outward Bound basecamps make every expedition possible. It’s the place where we organize expedition gear and food, select maps for routes, and it’s where we open and close most courses together. Throughout the summer, these basecamps around the country are... READ MORE

 Fabi Pereira is a surfer, sailor, sea kayaker, rock climber and backpacker. She’s also an adventurous Outward Bound Instructor from Brazil who works for the Outward Bound School in Maine. Fabi has led Outward Bound expeditions in Brazil, in... READ MORE