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11.03.21
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Tips for Winter Camping Trips

Originally published on September 20, 2016 and updated on November 3, 2021. Whether you’re cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking or snowboarding, getting outside during winter is a special experience. Winter camping trips mean lots of hot drinks, the crunch of fresh snow... READ MORE
10.07.21
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Expeditions for Adults: Frequently Asked Questions

This post was originally published on July 26, 2016 and updated on October 7, 2021. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis Between deadlines and Zoom calls, coffee breaks and... READ MORE
08.13.20
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Beginner’s Guide to the Backcountry

There’s something powerful about going out into the backcountry, be it for an hour on a day hike, or for a few overnight camping trips or even more. Going out means setting aside modern life for a while. It means taking... READ MORE
10.15.19
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The Magic of a Dog Sledding Expedition

When I arrived at Outward Bound during the winter in chilly Minnesota, our Instructors greeted us in Hawaiian shirts. The temperature had risen to the high 20s Fahrenheit—which was, for them, a heat wave. I was there for a dog... READ MORE
12.18.18
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5 Amazing Outdoor Experiences You Can Only Have in ‘Bad’ Weather

When we grow up singing “Rain, rain, go away, come again another day,” it’s hard not to be disappointed when the weather takes a downturn. Sure, rain and snow and cold can certainly be, well, inclement. While you don’t need... READ MORE
12.14.17
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Winter Gap Year & Semester Expeditions

With the support of your Instructors and crewmates, Outward Bound will teach you to thrive in challenging situations and help prepare you for a life of adventure, leadership and above all, compassion towards others. When else will you spend three months... READ MORE
11.07.17
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Pray for Powder: An Inside Look at a Winter Expedition

What is the hardest part of a winter expedition? Climbing out of your cozy, warm sleeping bag to face the early morning frost. The best part? It’s all downhill from there. Literally. When I talked to Chris, Instructor of the... READ MORE
10.12.17
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Winter is Coming: Take a Week to Recalibrate

On a recent early morning bike ride, I passed a dog sled team on their training and conditioning session. Ten fuzzy, happy sled dogs were getting in shape for the upcoming season in the Minnesota Boundary Waters, trotting down a... READ MORE
07.17.17
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Tips to Prepare for Your Summer Expedition

Whether it was Lewis and Clark’s exploration into unfamiliar territories, Shackelton’s race to the south pole or Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s 1953 summit of Everest, they all share a commonality with an Outward Bound course: expedition and adventure into the potential... READ MORE
01.31.17
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Beginner’s Guide to the Backcountry

There’s something powerful about “going out” into the backcountry, be it for an hour on a day hike, or for a few overnight camping trips or even more. Going out means setting aside modern life for a while. It means taking... READ MORE

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