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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
10.29.19
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5 Things in the Wilderness That Aren’t So Scary

It’s natural to be hesitant of unknown, wild places. This is especially true during the month of Halloween when awareness of the paranormal is amplified.  Hopefully the things about the outdoors you think are scary will be outlined below. You’ll... READ MORE
10.24.19
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Why Young People Need Time for Reflection

Sharing mindfulness practices with my students has been a powerful experience. I often keep it really simple—something they can bring back home. We find a peaceful location, grab our camping pads and sit with our eyes closed. We start by... READ MORE
10.22.19
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What You Can Learn From Natural Consequences

Natural consequences happen after you make choices. If you yell at your friend, she will be upset. After you walk barefoot in the road, your foot could get cut. If you don’t tie your canoe to the shore, you could... READ MORE
10.15.19
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The Magic of a Dog Sledding Expedition

When I arrived at Outward Bound during the winter in chilly Minnesota, our Instructors greeted us in Hawaiian shirts. The temperature had risen to the high 20s Fahrenheit—which was, for them, a heat wave. I was there for a dog... READ MORE
10.10.19
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5 Signs You Need Change in Your Life

Outward Bound is an opportunity to change your life. Set in some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, our expeditions are for those who seek something big, different and perhaps unexplainable. Saying yes to this experience will... READ MORE
10.08.19
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What to Do After Your Plans Don’t Work Out

Perhaps you’re at the side of a river. It’s evening and you’ve just noticed that the campsite you were planning to sleep at is taken already. Or maybe you’re standing at a trail junction and looking at a sign that... READ MORE
10.01.19
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How Consequences Help Teens Make Better Decisions

On an Intercept course, we ask our students to identify the difference between a consequence and a punishment. They identify that punishments are unfair and lead to more harm than good, and that consequences are inevitable, often put upon by their... READ MORE
09.26.19
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How One Alum is Fighting Loneliness with Community Conversation

How did an Outdoor Educator course and two scraps of paper lead to a business with a mission to alleviate loneliness? This is Audrey’s story. How It All Started Audrey was a recent college graduate when she signed up for... READ MORE
09.24.19
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What’s the Best or Worst Advice You’ve Ever Received?

The best advice I’ve ever received? “Make sure you’re not taking advice from the wrong people. Know who your cheerleaders are and go to them if you need help.” When I first heard this, it struck a chord. I felt... READ MORE
09.19.19
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Advice on the Gear You Don’t Need in Your Pack

Packing for a backpacking trip is a delicate task of balancing comfort and weight and often leads to numerous questions about what you actually need. Most people will become experts at this craft through years of adventures in the wilderness. I’ve... READ MORE

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