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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
11.12.20
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7 Expedition Moments That Will Leave You Speechless

Anyone who has been on an expedition knows there’s something special about it. We often struggle to describe it, ending up sounding starry-eyed or silly. Spending long periods of time in a small group out in the wild can lead... READ MORE
11.05.20
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Do You Show up for People in Your Life?

 You might think that showing up for an Outward Bound course means arriving at basecamp on day one with the packing list essentials and a yearning for adventure. That’s a good start! Just getting yourself there is exciting and... READ MORE
10.27.20
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11 Spooky Wilderness Stories Just in Time for Halloween

I’ll say it—fall is the best season for camping. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp and your simple backcountry meals of oatmeal and soup suddenly become not so boring and extremely on-trend. October is the time for camping... READ MORE
10.22.20
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Moral Courage: What It Is and Why It Matters

 Outward Bound has its roots in early 20th century England and Germany, at a time way before any student had a smartphone, at a time when all students were boys. The origin stories of Outward Bound get told and... READ MORE
10.20.20
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The Secret Life of an Outdoor Educator Out on the Road

 I was planning for an Outward Bound summer. To be working with groups of teens and living in the woods for long stretches of time. To have a home in Western North Carolina and to be employed. I had... READ MORE
10.13.20
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7 Practical Ways to Build Strong Trust

 On an Outward Bound expedition, trust is crucial. Students need to trust Instructors to provide for their basic needs of safety, food, water and shelter, as well as trust each other to act in the best interest of the... READ MORE
10.06.20
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Kurt Hahn’s Time in Quarantine

 If you’ve been around Outward Bound for any amount of time you’ve probably heard a story or two about Kurt Hahn. As an educational reformer, Hahn is known for his fundamental developments in experiential education. He founded Outward Bound... READ MORE
09.29.20
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Rooted in Dirt: How Students Find Connection Through New Food Exploration & Sourcing

 In May of 2020, amidst a world that seemed out of control, a phenomenon occurred. During stay-at-home orders, many of us took to our kitchens and backyards to create meals, source food and plant new seeds. People began to... READ MORE
09.24.20
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6 Expedition Skills You Didn’t Expect to Need During a Pandemic

 Skills from your Outward Bound course have a way of popping up in unexpected places in your life after an expedition. Since the beginning of the pandemic this year, many of our lives changed dramatically. In some ways, they’ve... READ MORE
09.22.20
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5 Outdoor Films That Challenge Your Perspective

During a typical summer, I spend my days backpacking across the Sierra Nevada mountain range as an Outward Bound Instructor. These past few months, however, have been quite a change from my typical schedule. During this time of the pandemic,... READ MORE

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