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

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

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

Outward Bound is an opportunity to change your life. Set in some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, our expeditions are for those who seek something big, different and perhaps unexplainable. Saying yes to this experience will... READ MORE

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