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07.09.21
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10 Songs for Your Epic Summer Outdoor Adventures

Music inspires action, stokes the adventure and serves as a memorable audio journal in time. Below is a soundtrack to get you rolling. You’ve dreamed up the adventure, you’ve researched the route and you’ve got your crew on board. The... READ MORE
04.28.21
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10 Books That Made Us Stop In Our Tracks

Six Outward Bound folks weigh in on the books that have provided them with lessons and perspectives at just the right moment in time. One of the greatest gifts that comes along with an Outward Bound course is the opportunity... READ MORE
09.22.20
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5 Outdoor Films That Challenge Your Perspective

During a typical summer, I spend my days backpacking across the Sierra Nevada mountain range as an Outward Bound Instructor. These past few months, however, have been quite a change from my typical schedule. During this time of the pandemic,... READ MORE
08.11.20
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My New Favorite Book: Desert Solitaire

I may have a new favorite book. I didn’t think much of Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey when I picked it up. I’ve never been to the desert and I had never heard of Edward Abbey. Altogether, I’m glad for... READ MORE
08.04.20
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10 YouTube Channels Recommended for Young People

Teenagers are eager to learn. They’re highly capable of doing their own research and forming their own opinions. They have the power to create movements that fight the oppressive systems that have structured our world. Teens are also, perhaps, the... READ MORE
05.05.20
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The Hidden Cost of Too Much Screen Time for Gen Z

 Our crew was sitting around the fire partaking in ‘Hopes and Fears,’ an activity where each student shares what they look forward to and what they’re scared about going into their course experience. The thing I’m most scared of... READ MORE
02.20.20
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Four Exaggerations About the Wilderness I’ve Seen from TV & Movies

I’m going to show you not only how to survive here, but how to escape alive! —Bear Grylls, host of Man Vs. Wild We’ve all seen TV shows, movies and documentaries that depict nature as some sort of menacing entity,... READ MORE
02.04.20
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Books, Movies & Podcasts to Check Out in 2020

In the spirit of Outward Bound, here’s a list of book, podcast and movie recommendations to stoke the fire of your enterprising curiosity, fight confirmation bias and cultivate compassion for the world and each other. Some are beautifully new and... READ MORE
07.11.19
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You’ll Love These Podcasts & Short Films

What’s better than a collection of the best podcasts to listen to on your way to the mountains, rivers, crags and canyons, or short films to watch on your rest days? This list includes some of the newest and brightest... READ MORE
03.21.18
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The Best (Lesser-Known) Outdoor Podcasts of 2018

We’ve all heard the big buzz about popular podcasts like Serial and This American Life, but if you’re looking for stories about risk, challenge and adventure, or compelling discussions about natural history and conservation, here are a few outdoor podcasts... READ MORE

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