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03.28.17
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Prepping Your Mind and Body for a 30+ Day Course

If you think you can do a thing, or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right. – Henry Ford ————— Do I have what it takes? So you’re thinking about taking a long Outward Bound course.  Maybe you’re wondering, “Can... READ MORE
03.14.17
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Setting Up a Simple Shelter

Out on the trail, a sturdy basic shelter can make the difference between a good night’s sleep and a rough one. Having slept in a puddle more than once, and even under a tarp drooping in my face under the... READ MORE
02.23.17
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Pursuing a Career as an Outdoor Education Instructor

Do you love the wilderness, helping others discover their strengths and fostering teamwork? Do you want to share your passion with others by doing these things for a living? Outward Bound’s Instructor Development Course offers a great foundation for any... READ MORE
01.17.17
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Choosing a Gap Year: Stateside or International

A gap year is the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons, experience new cultures, stretch your comfort zone, and satisfy curiousities before settling down to study or begin a career. Outward Bound offers many gap year opportunities, in the U.S.... READ MORE
12.13.16
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Benefits to an Outdoor Gap Year

So you’re thinking about a gap year. Some time to experience the bigger world before settling into college or a career. A gap year can mean travel abroad, cultural exchange, an opportunity to backpack, volunteer, satisfy curiosities, experience new places,... READ MORE
07.07.16
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How to Land a Job in the Outdoors

When Outward Bound crossed the Atlantic from Britain to the U.S. over 50 years ago, there weren’t many jobs available in the outdoors. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen tremendous expansion in the conservation movement, environmental education, outdoor schools and outdoor... READ MORE
04.26.16
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Camping Tips: How To Build a Campfire

Fires are a rich tradition on Outward Bound courses and camping trips, in places where firewood is plentiful. A fire brings a group together to tell stories, share laughter, and reflect on the day. When we gaze into those flames,... READ MORE