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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
03.14.19
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How to Communicate with a Struggling Teen

The foundation of communicating with struggling teens is the same as you would use with anyone who is struggling: listen, affirm, speak assertively, set clear boundaries, respond honestly and provide support. As with all people, effective communication depends on the... READ MORE
03.12.19
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Thinking About a Gap Year? Read This First.

Because honesty is an essential element of good writing, I’m going to start this entry with a confession: I was a traditional student. There it is. I was the most traditional of all the traditional students. I finished high school... READ MORE
03.05.19
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When Things Go Wrong, for the Better

When I called up Becky Clough, I told her I was writing a piece about the unexpected and unscheduled things that can happen on expeditions and how students learn from it. “Yeah, as in everyday,” she replied with a laugh.... READ MORE
02.27.19
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What Led Me To Trust In My Leadership Abilities

When I was in high school, I had a dream of hiking Vermont’s Long Trail, a footpath along the spine of the Green Mountains that would take around a month to complete. I was inspired by my father who had... READ MORE
02.19.19
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How to Practice Self-Care from an Outdoor Educator

Right now, I am preparing for a 24-day backpacking expedition with six teenage students. As I think about what comes in the next 24 days, I pack my pack carefully. At the bottom of my 70 liter pack is my... READ MORE
02.12.19
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10 Amazing Spring Break Ideas That Should Be on Your List

A large majority of spring break plans usually include beaches, sun and parties. Locations like Las Vegas, Miami, Cancun and Panama City Beach, Florida, continually rank among the most popular spring break destinations. In the past several years, though, a... READ MORE
01.29.19
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Is Pathfinder Right For Me?

A Pathfinder course is distinct from classic expeditions in several ways that are important to consider before you decide to sign up. Pathfinder courses offer the adventure and curriculum of a classic Outward Bound experience inside a larger framework that... READ MORE
01.23.19
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Behind the Scenes of an Expedition

On day one, students, tense and apprehensive, load their belongings into the van at the airport, unsuspecting of the magnitude of the experience they are about to have. When we unload at the trailhead, they grip their trekking poles and... READ MORE
01.16.19
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Uncertainty is the Expedition You Need to Take

I don’t know what to do with my life. Sound familiar? This is something we’ve all felt, no matter our age or stage in life. Whether you’re faced with the pressure of choosing a college major; you’re 30 and feel... READ MORE
01.10.19
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When Teachers Stop Speaking, Students Start Leading

I begin every course the same way: with a torrent of words. “This is your backpack. This is how you use it. This is how we eat. This is where you will sleep.” Although my demeanor is not so robotic,... READ MORE

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