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06.15.16
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10 Outdoor Adventure Films to Watch this Summer

As summer approaches, the desire to get outside and explore grows. To encourage this feeling of wanderlust, we’ve gathered together a list of our favorite outdoor adventure films. From documentaries featuring the awe-inspiring scenery of our National Parks, to films about adventurers... READ MORE
05.17.16
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9 Best Places to Travel in 2016

Looking to embark on a summer adventure, but not sure where to go? As a leader in the outdoor industry with over 50 years of experience, Outward Bound is an expert on finding wild and rugged wilderness areas that push the... READ MORE
05.10.16
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Your Guide to Wilderness Travel with Outward Bound

Summer plans have been made, the dates have been booked, and you are counting down the days until your expedition with Outward Bound begins. While some of the greatest moments on an Outward Bound expedition are often unexpected, there are a few things... READ MORE
04.13.16
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13 Reasons to Spend Your Summer with Outward Bound

Over the past 50 years in the United States, Outward Bound has had more than 1 million students experience life-changing wilderness expeditions. While the number alone is impressive, the most meaningful reasons to spend your summer with Outward Bound come straight... READ MORE
03.22.16
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Why Longer Expeditions and Gap Year Programs Offer More

When you ask an Outward Bound Instructor the difference between our 7-day courses and our 30 to 85-day courses, they light up. While all Outward Bound expeditions teach the core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, inclusion and diversity, students on longer... READ MORE
03.15.16
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Outward Bound From A to Z

Since Outward Bound’s inception, millions of students have experienced our wilderness programs. As you can imagine, throughout these 75 years we have established quite a few traditions, skills, quirks and pins on the map. To help prospective students gain a better understanding of... READ MORE
02.16.16
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Winter Camping Recipes and Cooking Tips

Just because the snow is blowing outside, doesn’t mean you need to hang up your camping gear for the season. Students on winter Outward Bound expeditions embrace the cold for a chance to explore snowy alpine ridges, glassy frozen lakes, and... READ MORE
01.12.16
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Southwest Leadership Semester Snapshot

It was a life-changing experience that gave me time to really come to realize what things are important to me and what I want my priorities to be. Stewart Sarris, Southwest Semester alum. The 50-day Southwest Leadership Semester journeys through mountains,... READ MORE
12.18.15
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What Spring Break Expedition Is Right For You?

With spring just around the corner, the inevitable question is beginning to arise: what are you going to do for Spring Break? While you could go the generic route and spend the week getting sunburned on the beach, why not do something off the... READ MORE
12.01.15
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Best Outdoor Books to Read in 2016

The holidays are generally a time to relax and spend time with family and friends. In addition to this notion, we also believe that the holidays are the perfect time to plan your next big adventure. Therefore, the staff, Instructors and... READ MORE