Tony joined the Air Force in 2006, a year out of high school. In 2019, he found himself in Cataract Canyon on an Outward Bound Veteran course. This is Tony’s story. Sometimes, small town USA can appear desolate—close to something... READ MORE

It only takes a moment to get inspired. But it’s where that inspiration leads you that can really make a difference. For John and Moreen McGurk, a moment at a cocktail party led to changing the lives of hundreds of... READ MORE

Introduction At Outward Bound we believe that supporting veterans in their transition home is not charity, but an investment. We invest the only way we know how, by offering veterans the opportunity to rediscover themselves through wilderness expeditions that draw on... READ MORE

Every day, I have the privilege of working with the United States veterans who experience Outward Bound. Through our ongoing program, we sponsor returning service members and veterans for intense wilderness courses that draw on the healing benefit of teamwork... READ MORE

The holidays are generally a time to relax and spend time with family and friends. In addition to this notion, we also believe that the holidays are the perfect time to plan your next big adventure. Therefore, the staff, Instructors and... READ MORE

Brendan O’Byrne served in Battle Company with the 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan in 2007-2008. He is a two-time Outward Bound alum. We have come to know Brendan as a kind, compassionate, reflective, and thoughtful person that possesses a seemingly endless... READ MORE