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05.18.22
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Boost Your Mental Health by Going Outside

Going outside provides myriad health benefits. No matter what you struggle with, outdoor time is good for your mental health. The world we live in is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. In the last couple of years alone, we... READ MORE
04.21.22
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The Beauty in Diverse Experience Levels in the Outdoors 

We all have something to offer and lessons to learn from each other. Keep reading to discover why diversity in skills and experience levels is a recipe for a good team. Walking up the steep fire roads of Henry Coe... READ MORE
04.12.22
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Our Four Favorite Backpacking Burrito Recipes

No backpacking menu is complete without a burrito somewhere on the list. We gathered our top four. Nothing goes together like backpacking and burritos. During my time as a field instructor with Outward Bound in California, Burrito Night was held... READ MORE
03.04.22
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Beginner’s Guide to Leading a Backpacking Trip

From location scouting and weather research to knowing a group’s needs and cooking meals, discover tips to make your backpacking trip a success. The first time I instructed a backpacking trip, I was nervous. I triple checked my gear, agonized... READ MORE
11.22.21
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5 Organizations Making a More Inclusive Outdoor Industry

Learn about five organizations that are making a difference in the outdoor industry through their equity and inclusion work and inspiring more people to do the same. In the past decade, there has been a collective effort to make the... READ MORE
11.12.21
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A Learning Environment That Builds Confidence in the Lives of Teenagers

Explore the learning environment and progression used on Outward Bound courses to build confidence and success into the lives of teenagers. When you hear the name Outward Bound, you probably envision vast expanses of forests, week-long backpacking trips and remote... READ MORE
10.18.21
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Nourishing the Tool of Self-Advocacy in Students

Discover how Outward Bound expeditions and programs are intentionally structured to nurture self-advocacy in students. Self-advocacy and self-care are vital tools for students and educators in any group or community-based environment, and especially on Outward Bound expeditions. We all know... READ MORE
07.27.21
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How to Stay Cool on a Hot Summer Hike

How do you properly prepare for a hot summer hike? We have the guide to get you started. Record-breaking heatwaves have plagued the West Coast for the past several weeks, and we aren’t even to the hottest part of the... READ MORE