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02.11.15
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Joshua Tree Spring Break Backpacking: The Desert Awakens

  For westward travelers and desert newcomers alike, arriving at Joshua Tree National Park can feel like landing on a different planet. After an easy flight and short drive from the Palm Springs airport, students often feel that they’ve stepped... 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
06.27.12
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Reflections on a Journey into the Great Unknown: Southwest River Expedition

“We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not. …” –John Wesley Powell Over a hundred years ago, the one-armed Civil... READ MORE
06.15.12
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Colorado Rockies 30-Day Mountaineering in the South San Juan Mountains

  Imagine getting out of your sleeping bag before the sun comes up, packing what you need for the day, and watching the sunrise while hiking to the base of a spectacular mountain. Imagine the teamwork, dedication, and leadership required... READ MORE
06.29.11
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Getting Psyched Up For Outward Bound

I always tell parents that the more information their child has regarding Outward Bound the less likely they are to have any misconceptions as to what we are all about. I recently was talking to a prospective student who was... READ MORE
03.23.11
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The Magic of Outward Bound and the Veterans Program

I served in the military at a time when our public persona was tarnished, to say the least. This never effected me while on active duty however when I moved into a non‐military world I found it best to keep my... READ MORE
02.16.11
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Succeeding with Outward Bound Programs at 61!

How in the world do you describe your Outward Bound experience when someone asks you, “Hey, how was your trip?” Because really, once you have taken one of these “trips” you are forever changed, and that’s hard to convey!  I... READ MORE
02.11.11
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Outward Bound Professional Programs: Then and Now

I hate to state the obvious, but… social media is really a great way to share some interesting content! One of our devoted Twitter followers, tweeted a Sports Illustrated article on Outward Bound Professional, from 1976. Here at the Outward... READ MORE
02.09.11
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Anatomy of a Daydream: The Landscape of the Imagination

As we are thrust into a new year that bursts with possibility and challenge, I always feel a twinge of guilt. Guilt for not accomplishing more in the year that closed. Guilt for not getting outside enough. For not playing... READ MORE
02.04.11
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Outward Bound Leadville’s New Fleet of Split Boards for Backcountry Snowboarding

I recently paid a visit to the Leadville Mountain Center, Outward Bound’s Leadville, Colorado basecamp. While I was there I toured the facilities, learned about the history of the basecamp, met Ruthie the chef (sampled one of her chocolate chocolate... READ MORE

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