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
What began as a goal to beat a standing record, turned into a six-month journey of challenge and perseverance for Outward Bound Instructor Rachel Veale. It’s 9 PM on a Saturday evening and I’m lying in bed. I pick up... READ MORE
How to understand different learning styles and why it’s important in empowering students to succeed. It took me a while to learn how to tie knots. It’s an essential outdoor technical skill that I lacked before becoming an Outward Bound... READ MORE
Choosing excellence takes away the immediate standard of perfection and replaces it with a growth mindset and an ability to move far beyond it. My first backpacking trip was an experience with more firsts than I could count. It was... READ MORE
From elementary to high school, discover ways to encourage and incorporate outdoor experiences into every stage of your child’s life. It’s not that I wasn’t an outdoorsy kid, but that I wasn’t raised in an area typically known for its... READ MORE
Six Outward Bound folks weigh in on the books that have provided them with lessons and perspectives at just the right moment in time. One of the greatest gifts that comes along with an Outward Bound course is the opportunity... READ MORE
Every piece of gear packed for an Outward Bound expedition is important, but when those pieces accidentally go missing, the creative solutions that emerge often outweigh the loss. An Outward Bound expedition often starts with a meticulous process of checking,... READ MORE
Celebrate Earth Day through everyday practical acts of service, sustainability and fun. Updated April 18th, 2022. Earth needs our attention more than just one day a year. Make time to celebrate the place we live, love and play in on... READ MORE
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