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10.28.21
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Why a 30+ Day Course Is the Perfect Follow-up to a Classic Course

This post was originally published on November 26, 2019 and updated on October 28, 2021. You finished your first Outward Bound course. Congratulations! Now you can’t wait to go on your next one, right? Maybe you took a classic course... READ MORE
10.26.21
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Three Dark Sky Locations to Explore This Winter

Not everyone thinks about going on an Outward Bound expedition outside of summer, but there are many reasons to love our off-season courses. Fall, winter and spring often mean fewer hikers and groups in the backcountry, providing individuals a truly... READ MORE
10.07.21
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Expeditions for Adults: Frequently Asked Questions

This post was originally published on July 26, 2016 and updated on October 7, 2021. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis Between deadlines and Zoom calls, coffee breaks and... READ MORE
08.19.21
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This Alum Found Joy Within Challenge and Has 15 Photos to Prove It

Semester Alum, Mac Gaither provides a bird’s eye view into his expedition learnings through his own words and photography. It was day 59 of our 63-day Leadership Semester program. We’d climbed mountains on top of mesas, canoed the Lower Canyons... 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
08.10.21
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4 Outdoor Leadership Skills That Transfer to Everyday Life

Discover how leadership skills learned through an Outward Bound gap year program transition into lives of leadership in students back home. You just finished up a gap year program with Outward Bound. You’re ready to take a normal shower, eat... READ MORE
07.06.21
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10 Tips to Stay Clean in the Outdoors

Explore 10 hygiene practices to keep you clean and healthy in the backcountry. Even if you enjoy getting dirty from a good long day spent outdoors, using the right practices in the backcountry means that you can stay clean and... READ MORE
06.17.21
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What Is Type Two Fun and Why Is It Good For You?

When it comes to the outdoors, there are two types of fun: type one and type two. The latter leaves you with lessons and memories for a lifetime.  It’s day five out of my 14-day backpacking course in the... READ MORE
06.14.21
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8 Learnings from Semester & Gap Year Courses

This post was originally published on July 11, 2017, and updated on June 14, 2021.  Unplug. Recalibrate. Make learning real (fun) again. Gain perspective. Do hard stuff. Learn to say yes. Live your values. Increase people skills. Discover your strength.... READ MORE
06.03.21
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Three Ways to Create A Welcoming Campsite Environment

Feeling welcome in the outdoors depends on many factors, including our relationship to place, people and experiences. Explore three ways to make your next campsite a welcoming place for all. Setting out on an outdoor adventure, a crew leaves the... READ MORE

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