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03.03.20
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How is Outward Bound Different than Summer Camp?

From a distance, Outward Bound may sound similar to summer camp. While there’s some overlap, like fun outdoor activities, adventure and sleeping under the stars with friends, the purpose and structure of the experience is different. Outward Bound is so... READ MORE
01.02.19
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20 Photos That Will Inspire You to Become An Outdoor Educator

Three weeks before I was supposed to leave for my Outdoor Educator expedition, I typed up an email saying I couldn’t commit to 50 days in the wilderness and would need to unenroll. I left it in my drafts folder... READ MORE
08.29.18
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A Reason for Being, and 9 More Takeaways from a Wilderness Expedition

When I was 22, I was really confused. I’ve never been good at planning—mostly because I never knew what I should be planning for. During my freshman year of college, I was completely overwhelmed by how many people seemed like... READ MORE
03.28.17
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Prepping Your Mind and Body for a 30+ Day Course

If you think you can do a thing, or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right. – Henry Ford ————— Do I have what it takes? So you’re thinking about taking a long Outward Bound course.  Maybe you’re wondering, “Can... READ MORE
03.09.17
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Essentials the Experts Recommend for the Best Wilderness Experience

More students than ever before are finding their way into the wilderness and reaping the benefits of spending time on challenging adventures in the great outdoors. For many, these trips are new explorations in unfamiliar settings, purposeful replacements for “screen... READ MORE
10.05.16
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4 Reasons to Get Outward Bound

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
08.30.16
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7 Days with Outward Bound

No two Outward Bound expeditions are the same. If you ask alumni what their expeditions were like, you might get responses filled with half-explained inside jokes and memories that include both laughing and crying with a group of strangers that... READ MORE
04.19.16
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Backpacking the Cascades With Outward Bound

Expeditions with Outward Bound often remain significant life events for those who have experienced them. Speak with someone who was a pioneer with the program in the sixties, and they’ll be able to recall the once-mundane details of their day-to-day lives... READ MORE
01.26.16
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What is an Alternative Spring Break?

The start of a New Year brings the desire to try something new; do something different; go beyond the ordinary. As January comes to an end, the day dream of a spring break vacation begins to focus into reality. Students everywhere are... READ MORE
12.17.15
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What Spring Break Expedition Is Right For You?

With spring just around the corner, the inevitable question is beginning to arise: what are you going to do for Spring Break? While you could go the generic route and spend the week getting sunburned on the beach, why not do something off the... READ MORE

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