Take a look at the intentional structure of an Outward Bound LGBTQ+ expedition that creates space for connection and community-building among peers.  Ideally, an Outward Bound course is an experience of building the world we want to live in.... READ MORE

Feeling welcome in the outdoors depends on many factors, including our relationship to place, people and experiences. Explore three ways to make your next campsite a welcoming place for all. Setting out on an outdoor adventure, a crew leaves the... READ MORE

Dear 2021 Graduates, I just returned from a five-day backpacking trip in the Los Padres National Forest with a group of high school students from the Midland School. While not instructing Outward Bound courses, I’m the Dean of Experiential Learning... READ MORE

Everyone deals with conflict. Learning how to let go of offense within conflict will help you restore peace and move forward in your relationships. Everyone deals with conflict whether at work, on a trip, with a friend or with a... READ MORE

Choosing excellence takes away the immediate standard of perfection and replaces it with a growth mindset and an ability to move far beyond it. My first backpacking trip was an experience with more firsts than I could count. It was... READ MORE

From elementary to high school, discover ways to encourage and incorporate outdoor experiences into every stage of your child’s life. It’s not that I wasn’t an outdoorsy kid, but that I wasn’t raised in an area typically known for its... READ MORE

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

No two leaders are the same, but confident leaders tend to have these five traits. From communities to organizations, a confident leader is a person who can shape and guide individuals while making decisions to keep the world moving. They... READ MORE

No matter how you choose to recreate, these outdoor apps, classes and resources will give you the skills, confidence and knowledge to go boldly and responsibly outdoors.  I don’t know about you, but while we’ve collectively held our breaths... READ MORE

 When you think of leadership, do you picture one person leading the way for a whole group of people? A sole leader giving orders that are followed by subordinates? Someone who’s constantly stressed because of all the high-pressured decision-making... READ MORE