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

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

As the day starts, the air fills with the quiet crunch of snow under your feet. Little eyes peak out from behind the fluff of a tail and your furry teammates stretch and rise to greet you. You can feel... READ MORE

What is the hardest part of a winter expedition? Climbing out of your cozy, warm sleeping bag to face the early morning frost. The best part? It’s all downhill from there. Literally. When I talked to Chris, Instructor of the... READ MORE

On a recent early morning bike ride, I passed a dog sled team on their training and conditioning session. Ten fuzzy, happy sled dogs were getting in shape for the upcoming season in the Minnesota Boundary Waters, trotting down a... READ MORE

I’m going to camp out in northern Minnesota for a week this January.  When most people hear those words they think that it sounds a little nuts. Even fewer expect that they would ever utter them. The truth is, winter... READ MORE

Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to plan your next outdoor adventure. With time off during winter and spring break, why not use it to get out and do something more? Sailing through turquoise waters;... READ MORE

This winter or spring break, do more than go on vacation. Whether you brave snowy landscapes, opt for starry desert skies or explore tropical turquoise waters; get inspired, get motivated, get connected and get outside on an expedition with Outward Bound. 1.... READ MORE

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 underfoot, snuggling into a warm sleeping bag at night, catching snowflakes on your... READ MORE

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis Between deadlines and memos, coffee breaks and working lunches, there lies a time when the modern adult takes a minute to daydream. Maybe it’s the... READ MORE