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06.02.22
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I’m on a Waitlist, Now What?

Before Outward Bound was the name of our organization, it was a sailing term referring to when a ship leaves the safety of a harbor. At Outward Bound, we talk a lot about courage, and for some students, just applying is the... READ MORE
02.21.20
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Top 10 Reasons Outward Bound Is Not Your Average Spring Break

break, n.1 – A short interval between lessons, usu. in the middle of morning or afternoon school. The word “break” is commonly defined as “a short interval between lessons,” and commonly associated with flip flops and tan lines; swimsuits and sunburns;... READ MORE
10.10.19
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5 Signs You Need Change in Your Life

Outward Bound is an opportunity to change your life. Set in some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, our expeditions are for those who seek something big, different and perhaps unexplainable. Saying yes to this experience will... READ MORE
08.08.19
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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
01.23.19
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Behind the Scenes of an Expedition

On day one, students, tense and apprehensive, load their belongings into the van at the airport, unsuspecting of the magnitude of the experience they are about to have. When we unload at the trailhead, they grip their trekking poles and... READ MORE
01.25.18
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Why Outward Bound Students Come Back, Again and Again

You may be wondering, If your first course was so monumental and moving, can you recreate the experience a second time or even a third time? Maybe you’re worried those deep pockets of tenacity wouldn’t be accessible again. Maybe the... READ MORE
07.27.17
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Summer Isn’t the Only Time for an Outward Bound Course

You’ve already read about which Outward Bound Course is right for you here. However, it’s the middle of the summer now and when you start to look at all the programs you begin to worry that you may have missed... READ MORE
07.19.16
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How To Get in Shape for Your Outdoor Adventure

While you do not have to be a top athlete or in peak physical condition to attend an Outward Bound course or go on an extended outdoor adventure, you do have to prepare for the challenges that physical activities in... READ MORE
03.15.16
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Outward Bound From A to Z

Since Outward Bound’s inception, millions of students have experienced our wilderness programs. As you can imagine, throughout these 75 years we have established quite a few traditions, skills, quirks and pins on the map. To help prospective students gain a better understanding of... READ MORE
06.01.15
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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

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