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07.22.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Paddling Techniques

What is your paddle sport of choice? Do you thrive on the camaraderie of working with a crew to navigate whitewater on a raft? Or perhaps you prefer the thrill of taking on rapids solo in a whitewater kayak. Me?... READ MORE
05.27.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Lightning

With spring comes early afternoon showers and often lightning storms in the high country. Mountaineers and backpackers alike take extra precautions during the times of year lightning storms are likely to exist. Best practices for a peak ascent include getting... READ MORE
05.06.11
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Outdoor Leadership Program Delivers Big Results for Teens; Research from Outward Bound Shows

From our customer service team in Golden to our program directors and  instructors in the field, Outward Bound is truly committed to  delivering the best experiential education programs and the best possible real life take-aways for our students. Our research ... READ MORE
04.15.11
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What Are You Doing for Earth Day?

Earth Day is quickly approaching and there are all kinds of celebrations and events planned throughout the month. From picnicking for the planet with The Nature Conservancy to community clean-ups, there is no shortage of activities to choose from. At... READ MORE
04.02.11
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Outward Bound’s You Rock Award!

At Outward Bound, we are excited to launch our You Rock Awards this month. From time to time, we will dedicate a You Rock Award to someone we know in recognition of the great things they are doing, i.e. the... READ MORE
03.31.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Packing a Backpack

Last month we reviewed Leave No Trace Principals for your upcoming backpacking season. Now that you have Leave No Trace in mind, you are just about ready to set out on your first backpacking adventure of the spring. But, before... READ MORE
03.03.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Practicing Leave No Trace

For many parts of the U.S., this has been a serious winter! Tons of winter storms and feet and feet of snow. Hopefully, you put my last Outward Bound Handbook Series blog to good use and built yourself a snow... READ MORE
02.17.11
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Succeeding with Outward Bound Programs at 61!

How in the world do you describe your Outward Bound experience when someone asks you, “Hey, how was your trip?” Because really, once you have taken one of these “trips” you are forever changed, and that’s hard to convey!  I... READ MORE
02.12.11
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Outward Bound Professional Programs: Then and Now

I hate to state the obvious, but… social media is really a great way to share some interesting content! One of our devoted Twitter followers, tweeted a Sports Illustrated article on Outward Bound Professional, from 1976. Here at the Outward... READ MORE
01.11.11
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Hurricane Island Handbook Series: Snow Caves and Igloos for Winter Outdoor Adventures

The time has come for our next installment of handy tips and techniques for winter camping and outdoor activities. Today, we are exploring snow caves and igloos. When I was a kid, I remember setting out to build an igloo... READ MORE