-
EXPEDITIONS
-
Continental Divide Alpine Backpacking
-
St. Croix River Canoeing
-
Potomac River Canoeing
-
Water Gap Backpacking, Canoeing & Leadership
-
Penobscot Bay & Islands Sailing
-
St. Croix River Canoeing
-
Oregon Backpacking & Service
-
Maine Sea Kayaking
-
High Sierra Alpine Backpacking
-
Water Gap Backpacking, Canoeing & Leadership
-
Southwest Rafting & Backpacking
-
Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking & Whitewater Canoeing
-
Appalachian Trail and Dolly Sods Wilderness Backpacking and Rock Climbing
-
High Sierra Alpine Backpacking & Rock Climbing for Adults
-
North Cascades Alpine Backpacking for Adults
-
Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking & Rock Climbing for Adults
-
Lake Superior Sea Kayaking & Backpacking for Adults
-
Pathfinder High Sierra Alpine Backpacking & Rock Climbing
-
Pathfinder Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking
-
Pathfinder Boundary Waters Canoeing & Backpacking
-
Pathfinder Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking, Whitewater Canoeing & Rock Climbing
-
Pathfinder Southwest Canyoneering & Canoeing
-
Pathfinder Rocky Mountains to Canyonlands
-
Pathfinder Texas Big Bend Canoeing & Backpacking
-
Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester
-
Colorado Rockies to Southwest Rivers Leadership Semester
-
Southwest Leadership Semester
-
Boundary Waters & Texas Big Bend Leadership Semester
-
Oregon to California Leadership Semester
-
Maine to Panama Leadership Semester
-
Intercept Boundary Waters Semester
-
Intercept Boundary Waters Canoeing
-
Intercept Boundary Waters Canoeing for Girls
-
Intercept Texas Big Bend Semester
-
Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking & Rock Climbing for LGBTQ+ Young Adults
-
Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking & Rock Climbing for Families
-
Appalachian Trail Backpacking & Rock Climbing For Girls
-
North Cascades Canoeing & Rock Climbing for Boys
-
Water Gap Canoeing & Leadership for Girls
-
Backpacking
-
Canoeing
-
Canyoneering
-
Dog Sledding
-
Mountaineering
-
Rafting
-
Rock Climbing
-
Sailing
-
Sea Kayaking
-
Service
-
Snow and Ice
-
EXPEDITION FINDER
CLASSIC FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
FEATURED CLASSIC FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
FEATURED CLASSIC FOR HIGH SCHOOL
FEATURED CLASSIC FOR ADULTS
FEATURED PATHFINDER
FEATURED SEMESTER
FEATURED OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
OUTDOOR EDUCATOR OVERVIEW
FEATURED INTERCEPT
FEATURED AFFINITY GROUPS
FEATURED VETERANS
VETERANS OVERVIEW
FEATURED GRIEVING TEENS
GRIEVING TEENS OVERVIEW
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
FEATURED COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES
Archives
Categories
Alumni Tell All: What Gear Do I Need to Bring?
Life in the backcountry can be unpredictable at times. It’s best to prepare for anything that mother nature can throw your way. If you’re going on an outdoor adventure, you may be wondering what gear to bring. We’ve spoken to... READ MORE
Am I Outdoorsy Enough for Outward Bound?
If you’ve made it this far on the Outward Bound website, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool pictures and videos. You’ve seen people of all ages paddling through whitewater rapids, carrying big backpacks far away from home, climbing vertical rock.... READ MORE
Frequently Asked Questions about taking an Outward Bound Course
Summer has officially arrived. The Outward Bound staff is busy preparing for the hundreds of students around the country who will soon embark on Outward Bound courses of all sorts: sailing, backpacking, mountaineering, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and rock climbing. And... READ MORE
Sign Up for Updates
Stay informed on upcoming courses, Outward Bound news and special offers. Please fill out the form below to begin receiving our email newsletter.
NAVIGATION
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Please visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.