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02.27.19
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What Led Me To Trust In My Leadership Abilities

When I was in high school, I had a dream of hiking Vermont’s Long Trail, a footpath along the spine of the Green Mountains that would take around a month to complete. I was inspired by my father who had... READ MORE
12.08.15
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Discover the Islands: The Bahamas Sailing Course

Picture this: Sailing on a 30-foot sailboat. With like-minded peers. And the best instructors in the business. All on postcard-perfect Bahamas water. More than just a sun-soaked ocean adventure, the Bahamas Sailing Expedition is an invaluable learning experience. You’ll master sailing... READ MORE
10.29.15
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Outward Bound Partners with The Island School to Offer Sailing Courses

We are thrilled to share that Hurricane Island Outward Bound School has partnered with The Island School to offer sailing courses in The Bahamas! Similar to Outward Bound, the Island School is focused on offering transformative educational opportunities which foster a process of inquiry... READ MORE
03.18.15
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Bailee Sets Sail: A Sailing Expedition With Outward Bound

“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will and the other from a strong won’t.” –Henry Ward Beecher When we ask about 17-year-old Bailee Miller’s least favorite part of her two-week Hurricane Island Outward... READ MORE
06.19.14
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Outward Bound Adult Programs Offer Renewal, Transformation

When people find out I work for Outward Bound, I’m often met with “Oh, wilderness programs for teenagers, right?” I then explain that, though we have many programs for teenagers, we also have a wide range of programs for adults.... READ MORE
01.29.14
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Why Maine Offers More

  In 2010, I announced to my coworkers in Chicago that I would be moving to Maine the following month. It was a decision that had been coming for a long time as I grew tired of the hustle and... READ MORE
11.20.13
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Why Guatemala? Study Abroad with Outward Bound

There are a multitude of places students can choose from when they study abroad. Central America continues to be a destination for many college-aged students due to its rich cultural traditions, biodiversity, and proximity to the US. At the Hurricane... READ MORE
04.30.12
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The Catalyst | Maine Coast Sailing

What would you feel if I were to tell you that for the next 22 days you would be on an expedition that demanded you sail, navigate, live, cook, eat, sleep, learn, teach, clean, dip, swim – all the while... READ MORE
12.12.11
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Recalling An Outward Bound Winter Expedition in the Mahoosuc Range in Western Maine

Below is an excerpt from the book ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: NOTES ON A DOZEN LIFELONG SPORTS, a collection of essays written by Outward Bound alum John Casey. The books contains two essay on his life-changing experiences with Outward Bound. In... READ MORE
04.04.11
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Outward Bound Legends: The Optimus Primus Kerosene Stove

This past week we received a rather unique and generous offer. Jon, who attended a 26 day Hurricane Island sailing course, emailed us 31 years after his course to offer up his stove. This wasn’t just any stove. It was... READ MORE

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