While Outward Bound is well-known for its youth expeditionary programs, some can be surprised to learn that we also offer courses for adults. These courses range in length, with options for those over 55, specifically for women, veterans, young... READ MORE

 Conflict can be the result of bringing different people together in a stressful situation, or from a situation where the best path forward is unclear. Conflict is no stranger on Outward Bound courses, and our students learn conflict shouldn’t be... READ MORE

 Of the many things we’ve lost since March, a regular routine is at the top of the list for many of us. As we say in my household, “Pandemic is the mother of invention,” meaning creativity and solution-finding are... READ MORE

Imagine that you’ve been traveling with the same small group of people for three weeks. You go to sleep and eat mostly at the same time and travel at the same pace. The success of the group has been more... READ MORE

Cooking in the backcountry has many rewards. Below are six easy tips to up your cooking game for your next backcountry adventure. 1. Create a food spoilage timeline and meal plan around that. Depending on the season and location where... READ MORE

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota is home to some of the world’s premier canoe paddling. The sheer size of the Boundary Waters allows for as many weeks of adventure as you can spare. While certain areas are... READ MORE

Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, was an educational reformer whose ideas remain as relevant as ever. Born in 1886, Hahn founded numerous schools and educational programs during his life. Hahn identified six declines facing the youth of his... READ MORE

Summer can present both opportunities and challenges to families and teenagers as they navigate the potential loss of routines and social time provided by school schedules. With extra time on their hands, and during this summer of a pandemic, there... READ MORE

 Being an Outward Bound student is significantly different than that of instructing. As a student, you’re living the experience, not sure how it will unfold. As an Instructor, you’re holding intentional space for change, having put lots of planning... READ MORE

 Many of us find ourselves stepping into the role of teacher these days. While the end goals of our instruction may differ, I think we share a common process—hoping that we can build our students into more confident, independent... READ MORE