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

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

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

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

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

Kurt Hahn, the educator who founded the first Outward Bound School, believed that within every person is “an outlandish thirst for adventure.” Outward Bound Schools all across the nation continue to serve that vision through our wilderness and urban programs.... READ MORE

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

I’m going to camp out in northern Minnesota for a week this January.  When most people hear those words they think that it sounds a little nuts. Even fewer expect that they would ever utter them. The truth is, winter... READ MORE

Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to plan your next outdoor adventure. With time off during winter and spring break, why not use it to get out and do something more? Sailing through turquoise waters;... READ MORE

This winter or spring break, do more than go on vacation. Whether you brave snowy landscapes, opt for starry desert skies or explore tropical turquoise waters; get inspired, get motivated, get connected and get outside on an expedition with Outward Bound. 1.... READ MORE