Maybe you’re fresh out of high school or are taking time off to figure out your next move, and something is drawing you to experience something new, different and a little scary. For those who seek an unknown landscape, a... READ MORE

I don’t know what to do with my life. Sound familiar? This is something we’ve all felt, no matter our age or stage in life. Whether you’re faced with the pressure of choosing a college major; you’re 30 and feel... READ MORE

Three weeks before I was supposed to leave for my Outdoor Educator expedition, I typed up an email saying I couldn’t commit to 50 days in the wilderness and would need to unenroll. I left it in my drafts folder... READ MORE

You are thinking of taking a gap year, but the idea of it is daunting. The year between high school and college can feel like chaos away from the structure you’re used to, an entire year where you have the... READ MORE

Gap Year: The Option for Me I didn’t know college was optional until I was well into high school. Through a combination of a very sheltered childhood and high academic expectations, my understanding of the world proceeded accordingly: first comes... READ MORE

The 65-day Yosemite, Joshua Tree & San Francisco Instructor Development course is perfect for students looking to experience backcountry living, improve their technical skills, earn certifications and skills needed to work in outdoor education, and so much more. We asked a... READ MORE

Read a firsthand account of the Outward Bound Intercept program from a recent graduate of the 50-day Intercept Boundary Waters Semester expedition. Zak takes us through his experience, highlights what he learned and what he will take away moving forward. We are... READ MORE

Kurt Hahn, the educator who founded the first Outward Bound School, believed that within every person is “an outlandish thirst for adventure.” Outward Bound Schools all across the nation continue to serve that vision through our wilderness and urban programs.... READ MORE

What comes to mind when you hear the word “mountaineering?” Perhaps you picture climbers roped together in single file making their way to the summit of a big mountain? Do you think of an ice axe, or maybe a wintry view of snow-covered peaks?... READ MORE

May 29 is National 529 Plan Day. Unfortunately, you probably won’t get the day off from work. However, in honor of the holiday, let’s take a look at what a 529 Plan is and why you need one. What is... READ MORE