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04.12.22
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Our Four Favorite Backpacking Burrito Recipes

No backpacking menu is complete without a burrito somewhere on the list. We gathered our top four. Nothing goes together like backpacking and burritos. During my time as a field instructor with Outward Bound in California, Burrito Night was held... READ MORE
03.04.22
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Beginner’s Guide to Leading a Backpacking Trip

From location scouting and weather research to knowing a group’s needs and cooking meals, discover tips to make your backpacking trip a success. The first time I instructed a backpacking trip, I was nervous. I triple checked my gear, agonized... READ MORE
01.28.22
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5 Luxury Backpacking Items I Always Bring On Outdoor Trips

Packing for outdoor trips can easily turn into a difficult game of weight—what items you should keep and leave. These five items are the splurge items we think you should consider packing. Have you ever headed into the backcountry, whether... READ MORE
03.04.21
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5 Practices I Brought Home From My Backpacking Trip

Pine needles, snack wrappers and strange odors are not the only bits of evidence an Outward Bound expedition leaves in the bottom of your backpack. Here are five practices I brought home from the trail that persist in my everyday life six... READ MORE
08.21.18
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Backpacking Ecuador: I Learned I Don’t Have to Be Perfect

Outward Bound Instructors are students, too. Not just in a ‘good teachers are also always learning from their students’ kind of way. We actively place ourselves in a learning role where we can be students. It’s not always easy. But,... READ MORE
06.14.17
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11 Wilderness and Backpacking Myths Explained

The wilderness can seem scary if you don’t know all of your facts. We’re here to debunk common wilderness and backpacking myths. Keep reading and get the scoop! Myth #1: You vs. Nature: The wilderness is all about survival. If you choose to... READ MORE
04.04.17
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Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

My first backpacking trip was memorable, but not for reasons I like to share. The summer after I graduated from high school, two friends and I borrowed packs and sleeping bags. We carried a small pot, a can of Sterno... READ MORE
04.19.16
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Backpacking the Cascades With Outward Bound

Expeditions with Outward Bound often remain significant life events for those who have experienced them. Speak with someone who was a pioneer with the program in the sixties, and they’ll be able to recall the once-mundane details of their day-to-day lives... READ MORE
02.11.15
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Joshua Tree Spring Break Backpacking: The Desert Awakens

  For westward travelers and desert newcomers alike, arriving at Joshua Tree National Park can feel like landing on a different planet. After an easy flight and short drive from the Palm Springs airport, students often feel that they’ve stepped... READ MORE
01.19.11
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Best Itinerary, Ever. An Instructor Account of A Two Week Backpacking Trip in Northern Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness

The numbers in this post correspond to the numbers on the provided map.  Please CTRL-Click on the map to view a larger version in a separate tab while you read along.   Map of the Northern Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness with... READ MORE

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