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08.26.21
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Three Useful Beginner Knots Everyone Should Learn to Tie

Whether you’re a first-time learner or just need a little refresh, these three basic knots and the knowledge to tie them are good skills to keep in your back pocket.  I recently asked my girlfriend to list her top... READ MORE
05.21.21
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Three Rock Climbing Lessons That Will Impact Your Life

Rock climbing offers you a unique perspective, leaving you with lessons and applications that will impact your life. My journey with rock climbing has been an imitation of life in so many ways. There are moments of flow in which... READ MORE
02.16.21
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When Is It Time to Upgrade My Climbing Gear?

 Take a look into your gear closet. What do you see? Your favorite pair of climbing shoes with a little hole in one of the toes. That old rope that has been fine so far even though you’ve taken... READ MORE
11.19.20
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What Your Favorite Outdoor Activity Says About You

Did you know that your favorite outdoor activity is not a coincidence – it actually can say a lot about the type of person you are. Do you love planning? Are you calm under pressure? A risk-taker? Do you go... READ MORE
06.18.20
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Pathfinder: A 30-Day Expedition for Young Adults

 Life is a journey, and sometimes it can be challenging to find our way. Our Pathfinder course for young adults is an outdoor program designed to give you tools to navigate the challenges and decisions ahead. On a Pathfinder... READ MORE
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
06.20.18
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‘Eat a Lot of Sriracha,’ an Outward Bound Instructor Tells All

I recently got to catch up with my friend and fellow Outward Bound Instructor, Arianna (Ari) Kosel. She’s worked for Outward Bound in the Northwest for four years and has also worked in California and New York City. She just... READ MORE
05.31.18
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How to Prepare for Your Summer Expedition

10 tips to help you be well-prepared for your summer expedition, so you can make the most of your trip once you arrive. If you’re like me, the final days leading up to your summer expedition will feel like a... READ MORE
05.17.17
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Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing

Through the Ages Rock climbing evokes images of El Capitan in Yosemite, or the Eiger in the Alps, grand classics that took tremendous human imagination and effort to climb. It seems the human psyche has been drawn to climb to... READ MORE
04.25.17
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In Her Words: Outward Bound Student Interview

Outward Bound Student Interview: Memekas Boyland “It started raining the moment we showed up, and it literally rained every day for the whole course!” While it may sound less than pleasant, Memekas Boyland (pronounced muh-MAY-kahs) has nothing but fond memories as... READ MORE

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