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05.28.21
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An Outward Bound Veteran Trip in Cataract Canyon

Tony joined the Air Force in 2006, a year out of high school. In 2019, he found himself in Cataract Canyon on an Outward Bound Veteran course. This is Tony’s story. Sometimes, small town USA can appear desolate—close to something... READ MORE
04.22.21
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Why Losing Your Hiking Gear Isn’t Always Bad

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
02.12.21
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A Match Made in the Wilderness: An Outward Bound Love Story

This post was originally published on February 13, 2018, and updated on February 12, 2021. When you think of Outward Bound, you think of challenge and adventure. You think of tarps, backpacks, cat holes, canoes, bickies, blisters, topo maps and... READ MORE
01.26.21
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An Inside Look Into Our COVID-19 Practices In Action

With new COVID-19 practices in place, we caught up with our Alumni to hear about their recent course experiences. As I walk out the door to my house, I check for four things: wallet, keys, phone and mask—an essential list... READ MORE
11.12.20
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7 Expedition Moments That Will Leave You Speechless

Anyone who has been on an expedition knows there’s something special about it. We often struggle to describe it, ending up sounding starry-eyed or silly. Spending long periods of time in a small group out in the wild can lead... READ MORE
11.05.20
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Do You Show up for People in Your Life?

 You might think that showing up for an Outward Bound course means arriving at basecamp on day one with the packing list essentials and a yearning for adventure. That’s a good start! Just getting yourself there is exciting and... READ MORE
10.27.20
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11 Spooky Wilderness Stories Just in Time for Halloween

I’ll say it—fall is the best season for camping. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp and your simple backcountry meals of oatmeal and soup suddenly become not so boring and extremely on-trend. October is the time for camping... READ MORE
06.25.20
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Taking on Challenge in the Pursuit of Growth

 It was June in Florida during a canoeing expedition. Our crew was on Final, a phase at the end of a course when students take the lead and work as a team and solve whatever comes their way. Instructors... READ MORE
05.28.20
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3 Ways Outward Bound Prepares You for a Real-Life Crisis

 Outward Bound’s history is rooted in finding solutions within catastrophe. Kurt Hahn started the program in 1941 as a means of addressing the high casualty rate of young seamen in Great Britain whose ships were torpedoed in the North... READ MORE
05.12.20
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Transitions Are Hard. Here’s What We Know About Them.

 Change is challenging. We’ve experienced this firsthand as we’ve worked to combat COVID-19, requiring us to shift the ways we work, shop, travel, socialize and live our daily lives in order to protect ourselves and others. As we move... READ MORE

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