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11.19.19
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Appreciation Reminds Us What It Is to Be Human

This year, as I go into one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving—I’m hoping to think deeply about what appreciation means to me and how I want to continue a practice of giving thanks through the year. To fully embrace the beauty... READ MORE
09.19.19
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Advice on the Gear You Don’t Need in Your Pack

Packing for a backpacking trip is a delicate task of balancing comfort and weight and often leads to numerous questions about what you actually need. Most people will become experts at this craft through years of adventures in the wilderness. I’ve... READ MORE
06.11.19
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A Wilderness Expedition is the Education You Need

I’m a firm believer that education and adventure are both lifelong endeavors. The things that I continue to learn through the wilderness remain to be some of my greatest lessons, and they shape who I am at my core. Take... 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
08.02.18
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Meet the Folks That Help You Get Ready for an Expedition

So you’ve signed up for an Outward Bound course and you’re not sure what happens next. Lucky for you, you’ve already got someone on your team! Our Student Services and Admissions staff are ready to set you up for success.... READ MORE
05.01.18
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Music And Mountaineering: Two Peas In A Pod

What? That’s right, you read the title correctly. It may sound funny, but mountaineering and music are not actually that far apart from one another. Both are inspiring, engaging and better with friends. First things first, do you know what... READ MORE
01.09.18
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Best Outdoor Books to Read in 2018

Ready for the new year and new adventures, but not sure where to start? Perhaps you’re hoping to start spending more time outdoors this year, planning an intense expedition or wondering about how you can give back more to the... READ MORE
08.22.17
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Take Your Mom to Work Day: Outward Bound for Adults

Have you ever heard of “Take Your Kid to Work Day?” What about “Take Your Parent to Work Day?” For outdoor education, that seems like a pretty big request. However, after I’d worked at Outward Bound for two seasons, my mom... READ MORE
07.27.17
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Summer Isn’t the Only Time for an Outward Bound Course

You’ve already read about which Outward Bound Course is right for you here. However, it’s the middle of the summer now and when you start to look at all the programs you begin to worry that you may have missed... READ MORE