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05.10.24

Making Waves in the Moab Community: A Look into the Returning Rapids Project with Former COBS Staff Members

BY Outward Bound
11.16.23

A Guide to Finding a Job in the Outdoor Industry

BY Eva Johnson
07.27.23

Q&A with Outdoor Educator Alum Alex Babinski

BY Outward Bound
06.05.23

8 Hiking Snacks to Keep In Your Daypack

BY Eva Johnson
02.16.21
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When Is It Time to Upgrade My Climbing Gear?

 Take a look into your gear closet. What do you see? Your favorite pair of climbing shoes with a little hole in one of the toes. That old rope that has been fine so far even though you’ve taken... READ MORE
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
02.11.21
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Should I Get Trained as a Wilderness First Responder? Short Answer. Yes.

As with any career, it takes time spent in the outdoors-leading trips, hiking trails and canoeing rivers-to feel comfortable about the terrain. As an Outward Bound Instructor, I studied youth development, knots, maps, read books on hiking, learned about gear... READ MORE
02.09.21
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The Benefits of Writing a Letter to Your Future Self

 One cold February day while I was still in college, my roommate brought in our mail, and for the first time in years, I had a handwritten letter addressed to me. The return address was that of a program... READ MORE
02.04.21
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A Guide to Your 2021 Spring Break During COVID

 What did you hope to get out of a spring break in the past? How can you apply those same desires to a unique present that we couldn’t have anticipated? 2020 taught us to throw expectations out the window.... READ MORE
02.02.21
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Anger, Attention or Anxiety? Discover the Why Behind A Child’s Outburst

 What even is school right now? With students and teachers, school faculty and staff forging a path through overgrown, nearly-impossible-to-navigate, terrain—I can only imagine how challenging it must be emotionally for our young people. New, unprecedented circumstances bring about... READ MORE
01.26.21
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An Inside Look Into Our COVID-19 Practices In Action

With new COVID-19 practices in place, we caught up with our Alumni to hear about their recent course experiences. As I walk out the door to my house, I check for four things: wallet, keys, phone and mask—an essential list... READ MORE
01.19.21
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4 Strength Training Exercises to Prepare You for the Backcountry

Core, quadriceps, glutes, calves and hamstrings—these muscle groups all play a vital role in outdoor performance. Target them with these four exercises. Are you ready to dive into backcountry travel this year? From long-distance backpacking to mountaineering, from dog sledding... READ MORE
01.14.21
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5 Reasons to Not Stop Going Outdoors Even After COVID

Since the onset of COVID, we’ve continually been reminded of several lessons we all learned in elementary school, like the importance of washing our hands and staying home if we feel unwell. However, we’ve learned some new, much more challenging... READ MORE
01.12.21
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How to Reset Communication Habits After A Stressful Year

 2020 was one big ball of stress, and just because the year came to an end doesn’t mean that stress dissipates. Of course, we all want to press the reset button, but more so, we want to make amends... READ MORE

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