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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
03.12.20
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How Successful People Spent Their Summers as Kids

 The thing I remember best about successful people I’ve met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they’re doing, and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they’re... READ MORE
03.10.20
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Tips for Better Communication With Your Teen

How was school? What’d you do today? Who’s going to be there? Where’s your sister? These seemingly simple questions, when asked to your teenager, may foster the vaguest responses. Fine. Nothing. I don’t know. A shrug. It can be frustrating... READ MORE
03.05.20
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Outward Bound Instructors: Champions of Youth

We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is something valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or... READ MORE
03.03.20
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How is Outward Bound Different than Summer Camp?

Yes, we offer expeditions during the summer, however we’re not a summer camp. Keep reading to learn more. From a distance, Outward Bound may sound similar to summer camp. While there’s some overlap, like fun outdoor activities, adventure and sleeping... READ MORE
02.27.20
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Why You Need to Visit Maine This Year

 Vacationland. This is the slogan I’ve seen on Maine license plates since I was a child. Growing up outside of Boston, my parents loved taking a 2.5 hour drive north almost every summer for vacation. It was where I... READ MORE
02.25.20
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Calling All Women Outside

 Since I’ve been involved in outdoor pursuits like rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing and mountaineering—my adventure buddies have, for the most part, been kind, intelligent folks that I really enjoy spending time in the outdoors with.  And they’ve also... READ MORE
02.20.20
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Four Exaggerations About the Wilderness I’ve Seen from TV & Movies

I’m going to show you not only how to survive here, but how to escape alive! —Bear Grylls, host of Man Vs. Wild We’ve all seen TV shows, movies and documentaries that depict nature as some sort of menacing entity,... READ MORE
02.18.20
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What does personal growth look like from a 19-year old?

Pathfinder courses provide the opportunity for young adults, ages 18 to 25, to chart a path, acquire the motivation to begin their journey, the resiliency to recover from setbacks and the skills needed to achieve their goals. Students get to... READ MORE
02.11.20
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What You Need to Know About Sleep If You’re an Outdoor Educator

 How much does an outdoor educator really sleep? It’s a fair question, especially when there’s no ability to “clock out” while you’re in the wilderness. As an outdoor educator, you’re working until the expedition is over or until another... READ MORE
02.06.20
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3 Obstacles Teens Face & How We Can Help Them

After spending three years living and working outside with teenagers, I’ve picked up on recurring obstacles that I’ve watched my students face. They know all along what they struggle with at home, but the intimacy of the wilderness as a... READ MORE

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