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12.03.21
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Five Camping Desserts to Try this Winter

The post-hike pick-me-up you need—five desserts to keep you going this winter camping season. We know that hunger is the best sauce and covering miles in the backcountry can make a beans-and-rice dinner into a decadent feast. Whether you’re looking... READ MORE
11.03.21
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Tips for Winter Camping Trips

Originally published on September 20, 2016 and updated on November 3, 2021. Whether you’re cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking or snowboarding, getting outside during winter is a special experience. Winter camping trips mean lots of hot drinks, the crunch of fresh snow... READ MORE
10.26.21
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Three Dark Sky Locations to Explore This Winter

Not everyone thinks about going on an Outward Bound expedition outside of summer, but there are many reasons to love our off-season courses. Fall, winter and spring often mean fewer hikers and groups in the backcountry, providing individuals a truly... READ MORE
10.07.21
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Expeditions for Adults: Frequently Asked Questions

This post was originally published on July 26, 2016 and updated on October 7, 2021. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis Between deadlines and Zoom calls, coffee breaks and... READ MORE
12.10.20
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3 Ways to Approach Winter Adventures this Year

 The mountain base of the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School is nestled in the Mahoosuc Mountains in Newry, Maine. A place where the summers bring long, sweaty days. In years past, Instructors enjoyed making evening excursions to get ice... READ MORE
12.19.19
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What You Didn’t Know About Dog Sledding

In the way that humans are different at home and at work, with different skills and personalities, dogs are the same. Especially the ones pulling sleds at the Outward Bound School in Minnesota.  Dogs Are at the Heart of Homeplace... READ MORE
11.07.19
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Big Bend, Texas Should Be on Your Bucket List

I recently arrived at the Outward Bound basecamp in Big Bend, Texas to embark on a staff expedition. Right from the start, the sun was gleaming. Our crew looked in awe of the mountains that towered around us—the Chisos range... READ MORE
10.15.19
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The Magic of a Dog Sledding Expedition

When I arrived at Outward Bound during the winter in chilly Minnesota, our Instructors greeted us in Hawaiian shirts. The temperature had risen to the high 20s Fahrenheit—which was, for them, a heat wave. I was there for a dog... READ MORE
09.10.19
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An Expedition Is the Best Way to Prepare for College

A few weeks ago, I was standing in a circle with five dirt-covered adolescents just outside Marble, Colorado. With Aspen leaves still dripping from the early morning’s downpour, I told the students that the 15-day mountaineering course they had just... READ MORE
08.22.19
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Why You Need to Go Camping This Winter

What season pops into your head when you think about camping? If you’re thinking of summer, you’re probably picturing images of refreshing lake dips and lounging in toasty rays of sunshine. However, have you considered camping in the winter? There... READ MORE

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