Right now, up in Leadville, CO 16 injured soldiers are training with Outward Bound for the expedition of a lifetime.  They are physically preparing and learning the necessary skills to achieve their dream… to conquer two summits in Nepal –... READ MORE

The number of scholarship students Outward Bound, USA served in 2009: 12,779 The amount of scholarship aid Outward Bound, USA awarded in 2009: $7,470,424 I work in the Scholarship Department at Outward Bound and being a part of a process,... READ MORE

Jim Koch, CEO of Sam Adams and former Outward Bound instructor, talks about what his time at Outward Bound taught him about working with people and running a successful business. Check out the full article in Success Magazine by clicking... READ MORE

Traditionally, when many people think of Outward Bound they think about scaling an 80 ft. rock cliff or paddling down whitewater in the rugged wilderness.  And all of this is true.  We do these things everyday.   But have you considered... READ MORE

Outward Bound is not a camp. It is not a vacation. It is not relaxing. It is definitely not a relaxing vacation camp. It is not comfortable. It is not easy. It is not too hard for you.  It is... READ MORE

Have you ever rinsed your bowl after a meal of mac and cheese, then drank the rinse water to avoid spreading micro-trash on the alpine tundra? How about digging a hole in the forest floor for your bathroom (after counting... READ MORE

Blog Contributor: Chandra Hardwicke I hire Instructors. After 14 years with OB, getting hired seems simple to me—but joining the few, the wild, the unwashed can look a little mysterious from the outside. First things first: You need skills. I’m... READ MORE

blog contributor: Tyler Fish Let me tell you about your Outward Bound Course. The one you just finished. The good one.  It’s good because you’re burning inside, full of ideas, feelings, memories, motivation, confidence, a future…more.  You don’t know these... READ MORE