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07.23.20
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3 Ways to Budget Outdoor Adventures: COVID-19 Edition

I’m a complete trip logistics nerd. I especially love the challenge of planning trips to be as accessible and affordable as possible. Recognizing that many folks are looking for cheaper ways to travel right now, I’ve compiled a few recommendations... READ MORE
06.16.20
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8 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep in the Wilderness

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do to stay happy and healthy in the backcountry. Coming from someone who finally found her groove after years of sleepless nights outside, I’ve compiled eight... READ MORE
02.20.20
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Four Exaggerations About the Wilderness I’ve Seen from TV & Movies

I’m going to show you not only how to survive here, but how to escape alive! —Bear Grylls, host of Man Vs. Wild We’ve all seen TV shows, movies and documentaries that depict nature as some sort of menacing entity,... READ MORE
10.10.19
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5 Signs You Need Change in Your Life

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
06.04.19
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How Middle School Students Learn to Be Confident

I once had the privilege to instruct a 15-day middle school course for Outward Bound in Colorado. Even though that trip was four years ago, I often recall hilarious moments I shared with my students, the growth I witnessed in... READ MORE
04.04.19
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5 Skills You’ll Gain from a Gap Year

Maybe you’re fresh out of high school or are taking time off to figure out your next move, and something is drawing you to experience something new, different and a little scary. For those who seek an unknown landscape, a... READ MORE
01.23.19
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Behind the Scenes of an Expedition

On day one, students, tense and apprehensive, load their belongings into the van at the airport, unsuspecting of the magnitude of the experience they are about to have. When we unload at the trailhead, they grip their trekking poles and... READ MORE
05.15.18
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This Summer is for Exploration

We are well into spring, the school calendar is just wrapping up, and it’s time to start thinking about summer plans for your son or daughter. That’s why I’m highlighting one specific course that deserves your consideration: St. Croix Riverway... READ MORE
03.01.18
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10 Inspirational Adventure Films You Must See

While many of us are embracing this time of year for winter sports, the frigid weather and short days also give us an excuse to stay home, be cozy and watch movies. This is especially true for movies that keep... READ MORE
12.05.17
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Six Reasons Why You Should Consider a Gap Year

You are thinking of taking a gap year, but the idea of it is daunting. The year between high school and college can feel like chaos away from the structure you’re used to, an entire year where you have the... READ MORE