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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
05.21.20
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What Does It Mean to Be a Resilient Parent?

 Parenting has taken on a whole new meaning during the pandemic. As schools have closed and many children have been at home during the day, families have had to find new ways to learn, work, play and interact with... READ MORE
05.19.20
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Attention is Currency: Reclaim Time in Your Life

 “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” -Annie Dillard How do you fill your time? When I was first asked this question by a stranger at a dinner party a year ago, it... READ MORE
05.14.20
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It’s Not What You Do, It’s How You Do It

 While my Outward Bound fieldwork is on hiatus at the moment, I find that now I’m upholding myself to Outward Bound’s values more than I ever have before. I just finished a morning shift at a local grocery store;... READ MORE
05.12.20
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Transitions Are Hard. Here’s What We Know About Them.

 Change is challenging. We’ve experienced this firsthand as we’ve worked to combat COVID-19, requiring us to shift the ways we work, shop, travel, socialize and live our daily lives in order to protect ourselves and others. As we move... READ MORE
05.07.20
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What Does Resilience Mean to You Right Now?

It’s downpouring. Our crew has been stuck in our heavy, yellow rain gear for hours already. We’re each sitting on our Ensolite sleeping pads, on top of our rubber gear bags, feet flat on the ground, knees bent, sitting upright.... READ MORE
05.05.20
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The Hidden Cost of Too Much Screen Time for Gen Z

 Our crew was sitting around the fire partaking in ‘Hopes and Fears,’ an activity where each student shares what they look forward to and what they’re scared about going into their course experience. The thing I’m most scared of... READ MORE
04.30.20
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What Does Responsibility Have to Do With Being Resilient?

 It was day 18 of a 21-day course in the Oregon Cascades, and our crew was eating macaroni and cheese in the shadow of Mt. Thielsen. We had navigated class III rapids and hiked over 60 miles on the... READ MORE
04.28.20
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14 Quotes From Alumni That Will Brighten Your Day

As an Outward Bound Instructor, I’ve often felt inspired by my students. I recently reached out to former students and asked what aspects of their Outward Bound experiences have continued to positively impact them in their daily lives. It was... READ MORE
04.23.20
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Own Your Strength, The World Needs It

At this unusual moment in history, many people are social distancing at home. This bears similarities to Solo on an Outward Bound course (but hopefully with fewer bugs). So what is Solo? After days of crossing expanses of terrain or... READ MORE
04.20.20
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23 Ways to Connect With Nature Without Leaving Home

Due to COVID-19 we’re all at home, and if you’re like me, you might be feeling disconnected from nature. Some of us are lucky to have a porch or yard to escape to, but for many, outside access just isn’t... READ MORE

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