What Is Journaling? At its core, journaling is a physical form of personal processing. A journal can look a variety of ways, but at its core it creates a time and place for you to privately dump thoughts. Taking the... READ MORE
When it comes to the outdoors, there are two types of fun: type one and type two. The latter leaves you with lessons and memories for a lifetime. It’s day five out of my 14-day backpacking course in the... READ MORE
This post was originally published on July 11, 2017, and updated on June 14, 2021. Unplug. Recalibrate. Make learning real (fun) again. Gain perspective. Do hard stuff. Learn to say yes. Live your values. Increase people skills. Discover your strength.... READ MORE
Take a look at the intentional structure of an Outward Bound LGBTQ+ expedition that creates space for connection and community-building among peers. Ideally, an Outward Bound course is an experience of building the world we want to live in.... READ MORE
Feeling welcome in the outdoors depends on many factors, including our relationship to place, people and experiences. Explore three ways to make your next campsite a welcoming place for all. Setting out on an outdoor adventure, a crew leaves the... READ MORE
Tony joined the Air Force in 2006, a year out of high school. In 2019, he found himself in Cataract Canyon on an Outward Bound Veteran course. This is Tony’s story. Sometimes, small town USA can appear desolate—close to something... READ MORE
Dear 2021 Graduates, I just returned from a five-day backpacking trip in the Los Padres National Forest with a group of high school students from the Midland School. While not instructing Outward Bound courses, I’m the Dean of Experiential Learning... READ MORE
Rock climbing offers you a unique perspective, leaving you with lessons and applications that will impact your life. My journey with rock climbing has been an imitation of life in so many ways. There are moments of flow in which... READ MORE
We asked Outward Bound Instructor Renee Igo to share about the best backcountry meal she’s ever had—her answer might shock you! Eating well in the woods is important to me. Canoeing, my favorite form of travel, affords me the luxury... READ MORE
Everyone deals with conflict. Learning how to let go of offense within conflict will help you restore peace and move forward in your relationships. Everyone deals with conflict whether at work, on a trip, with a friend or with a... READ MORE
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