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06.17.15
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Outward Bound Course Memories: The When of Compassion

The adults who enroll on our Outward Bound Adult courses are unequivocally brave. They have taken a precious week of vacation to go spend time in the wilderness with a group of complete strangers. They have said goodbye to their... READ MORE
10.22.14
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Columbine Cookbook Series: Bliss Balls

Bliss Balls Recipe It’s been a while, but it’s finally time for another recipe from the classic Columbine Cookbook from Colorado Outward Bound School. After conducting a not-so thorough investigation, we think this cookbook is from the late 60’s. A... READ MORE
07.22.14
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Outward Bound Summer Reading List for the Adventurous Spirit

Outward Bound Schools from across the U.S. have put together recommendations for summer reading that range from laugh-out-loud funny, A Walk in the Woods, to what we believe is an American classic, Desert Solitaire. The list is as varied and... READ MORE
07.11.12
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Colorado Outward Bound School Columbine Cookbook Series: Lori’s Big Buns

As promised, our first recipe from the Columbine Cookbook! I’m still trying to figure out when this book was published. I conservatively guessed the 70’s or 80’s in my first post. A Facebook fan suggested it is likely circa 1969.... READ MORE
06.27.12
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Colorado Wildfires Not Currently Impacting Colorado Outward Bound School Courses

We want to reach out and let any of you who may be concerned know that the wildfires in Colorado are not in the vicinity of any of our course areas and no course areas have been affected. Our Leadville,... READ MORE
05.24.12
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Colorado Outward Bound School Columbine Cookbook Series: Principles of the Gourmand for Backcountry Cooking

In moving our office to a new part of the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, we have uncovered some really cool Outward Bound literature from the past. I now have, on my bookshelf, the Columbine Cookbook from the Colorado Outward... READ MORE
01.13.12
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Staying Warm in Winter

This winter, if you plan any winter camping trips, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding or any other outdoor activity our Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Winter Handbook has some really helpful information and tips to keep you warm. Let’s discuss. Staying Warm... READ MORE
12.22.11
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Make Your Holidays A Little Greener

The holidays are in full swing and many of you probably have much of your shopping and holiday prep done, but just in case, the Sierra Club has put together this great infographic to help you make your holidays a... READ MORE
12.12.11
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Recalling An Outward Bound Winter Expedition in the Mahoosuc Range in Western Maine

Below is an excerpt from the book ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: NOTES ON A DOZEN LIFELONG SPORTS, a collection of essays written by Outward Bound alum John Casey. The books contains two essay on his life-changing experiences with Outward Bound. In... READ MORE
09.28.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Triangulation

Outward Bound has been delivering its classic sailing expeditions in the U.S. since 1964. In fact, the name Outward Bound comes from the nautical term used to describe ships leaving the safety of harbor for the promise and adventure of... READ MORE