At this unusual moment in history, many people are social distancing at home. This bears similarities to Solo on an Outward Bound course (but hopefully with fewer bugs). So what is Solo? After days of crossing expanses of terrain or... READ MORE
Dear Future Self, As I write to you, I’m having the best day I’ve had this year. I’m alone in the wilderness. Well, I’m not technically alone. In fact, I’m surrounded by folks who are also alone in the wilderness.... READ MORE
Solo is one of my favorite aspects of an Outward Bound course to facilitate. We find a remote, wild spot, and open an experience that our students are unlikely to be able to re-create on their own—the feeling of being... READ MORE
Sharing mindfulness practices with my students has been a powerful experience. I often keep it really simple—something they can bring back home. We find a peaceful location, grab our camping pads and sit with our eyes closed. We start by... READ MORE
“It is difficult today to leave one’s friends and family and deliberately practice the art of solitude, for an hour, or a day or a week. And yet, when it is done, I find there is a quality to being... READ MORE
What is ‘Solo?’ This is one of the most common questions that Outward Bound students ask their Instructors within the first five minutes of starting their course. Keep reading and you’ll find out information behind this staple of the Outward Bound... READ MORE
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