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02.12.21
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A Match Made in the Wilderness: An Outward Bound Love Story

This post was originally published on February 13, 2018, and updated on February 12, 2021. When you think of Outward Bound, you think of challenge and adventure. You think of tarps, backpacks, cat holes, canoes, bickies, blisters, topo maps and... READ MORE
10.16.18
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10 Reasons Why Your Spring Break Should Be in the Outdoors

For some of us, spring break means beach plans with our friends, visiting our family, catching up on our favorite shows or cleaning and reorganizing our spaces. For others, it’s an opportunity for adventure, and we daydream about extraordinary alternatives.... READ MORE
08.07.18
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Go & Don’t Look Back: All You Need to Know About Taking a Gap Year

What is a Gap Year? A ‘Gap Year’ is intentional time away from the classroom or workplace—far from a wild or leisurely vacation—that facilitates personal growth through challenge and purpose. It is a time to pursue life experience and investigate interests.... READ MORE
06.26.18
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Serious Business: How to Poop in the Backcountry

At some point you have to talk about the serious business of going #2 in the woods. Although this is something most of us do every day, to many, it remains a mystery how it’s done in the backcountry. We’ve all... READ MORE
06.12.18
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I Googled “Outdoor Trip Groups” and Accidentally Changed My Life

Keilani Lai-Hipp didn’t grow up camping. “I was a beach baby,” she explained. Her one exposure to camping had been on a southwest road trip, tagging along with her brother, an avid climber—far from their home in Boston. During that... READ MORE
04.04.18
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Kayaking for Beginners: Don’t Let the Unknown Stop You

If you’re like me, your heart races when you look at Outward Bound courses. The silhouetted figures of people in kayaks against blood orange sunsets always makes me ready for adventure. It reminds me of how daunting kayaking felt at... READ MORE
03.21.18
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The Best (Lesser-Known) Outdoor Podcasts of 2018

We’ve all heard the big buzz about popular podcasts like Serial and This American Life, but if you’re looking for stories about risk, challenge and adventure, or compelling discussions about natural history and conservation, here are a few outdoor podcasts... READ MORE
01.25.18
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Why Outward Bound Students Come Back, Again and Again

You may be wondering, If your first course was so monumental and moving, can you recreate the experience a second time or even a third time? Maybe you’re worried those deep pockets of tenacity wouldn’t be accessible again. Maybe the... READ MORE