The first day of any expedition is nerve-wracking, thinking about the future days together with your crew—the miles not yet traveled and skills waiting to be mastered. You’re apt to see everyone’s true selves, which will be a mixture of... READ MORE
For the families of high school juniors or seniors, or for those with young adults out of high school, the stress of college applications and finding jobs is likely here. Every path leading to life after high school seems to... READ MORE
What season pops into your head when you think about camping? If you’re thinking of summer, you’re probably picturing images of refreshing lake dips and lounging in toasty rays of sunshine. However, have you considered camping in the winter? There... READ MORE
Mistakes are essential to learning in the outdoors. They make it easy to do the right thing because you know what the other choice looks like. And camping mistakes have been the ultimate source of some of my most meaningful... READ MORE
What are we actually doing out here? Sometimes I get this question on an expedition as we’re shuffling in a seemingly endless slog up a steep mountainside. Sometimes it comes with a breath of realization and awe after a day... READ MORE
When we’re in the wilderness, we’re in session 24 hours a day. As Instructors, we strive to find the balance of when our students are ready to learn, when they’re ready for a challenge and when they need a break.... READ MORE
Life in the backcountry can be unpredictable at times. It’s best to prepare for anything that mother nature can throw your way. If you’re going on an outdoor adventure, you may be wondering what gear to bring. We’ve spoken to... READ MORE
“I regard it as the foremost task of education to ensure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self denial, and above all, compassion.” –Kurt Hahn, founder of Outward Bound Curiosity... READ MORE
Three years ago, I ventured into the vast Alaskan wilderness to backpack for two weeks. My crew and I navigated through the reality of our topographic maps, surprised by the steepness of slopes, the constant deluge of rain and the... READ MORE
Your passion is helping others discover their strengths through challenge in the wilderness. You want to turn this passion into a career. Now the question is; what path do you take to get there? There are many ways to become... READ MORE
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