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03.22.22
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5-Minute Outdoor Learning Activities for Students

From nature-based scavenger hunts to lessons on leadership and trust, explore five outdoor activities that can be incorporated into any lesson plan. Whether your class always takes place outdoors or your group is stepping into the outdoor education world for... READ MORE
03.14.22
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6 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Gear Out of Retirement

From washing tips to weather protectors, these six tricks keep your outdoor equipment in working condition. Buying outdoor equipment can be expensive. Once you’ve spent the time and money getting the gear you need, why not do what you can... READ MORE
03.04.22
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Beginner’s Guide to Leading a Backpacking Trip

From location scouting and weather research to knowing a group’s needs and cooking meals, discover tips to make your backpacking trip a success. The first time I instructed a backpacking trip, I was nervous. I triple checked my gear, agonized... READ MORE
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
10.05.21
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How to Build A Feedback Culture that Inspires Personal Growth and Teamwork

Building a strong and immediate feedback culture is one of our not-so-secret tricks to creating a space where students can grow and succeed as a team.  One thing said about experiential education is that you get the test first... READ MORE
09.22.21
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5 Ways to Give Back on National Public Lands Day

 Looking for ideas of how to celebrate National Public Lands Day? Our public lands have certainly seen an uptick in use, and giving back will help keep our favorite places looking how we remember them! Here are some starting... READ MORE
09.09.21
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Which Wilderness Medicine Course Is Right for Me?

From two-day courses to month-long programs, wilderness medicine training programs are designed with different levels of adventurers in mind. Discover which one is best for you.  Imagine: It’s day three of your long-awaited backpacking trip. Your group is 15... READ MORE
08.26.21
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Three Useful Beginner Knots Everyone Should Learn to Tie

Whether you’re a first-time learner or just need a little refresh, these three basic knots and the knowledge to tie them are good skills to keep in your back pocket.  I recently asked my girlfriend to list her top... READ MORE
08.23.21
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New or Used? Your Guide to Buying Outdoor Gear

Not everything you need for the outdoors has to be bought brand new. This outdoor gear guide will help you answer the question—”buy new or used?”  With the massive growth in outdoor recreation, many of us are getting excited... READ MORE
08.12.21
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Water Sourcing and Purification in the Backcountry 101

From water sourcing to purifying treatments, learn the tips to stay hydrated and healthy on your next outdoor adventure. A beautiful part of being Outward Bound is being removed from our daily comforts. When there isn’t a tap with running... READ MORE

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