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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

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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
05.22.18
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7 Things You Need to Know to Build a Campfire

In Jack London’s 1908 classic short story, To Build A Fire, the author tells the gripping tale of a hardy but slightly overconfident man traveling on foot in winter in the Yukon, with a dog as his companion. Not only... READ MORE
05.15.18
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This Summer is for Exploration

We are well into spring, the school calendar is just wrapping up, and it’s time to start thinking about summer plans for your son or daughter. That’s why I’m highlighting one specific course that deserves your consideration: St. Croix Riverway... READ MORE
05.10.18
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Why Intercept is a Family Program

An Intercept course doesn’t end when the tents are aired out and the campfire soot is washed off the pots and pans. An Intercept course concludes when a student and their family reunite for an honest conversation. This conversation is... READ MORE
05.01.18
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Music And Mountaineering: Two Peas In A Pod

What? That’s right, you read the title correctly. It may sound funny, but mountaineering and music are not actually that far apart from one another. Both are inspiring, engaging and better with friends. First things first, do you know what... READ MORE
04.23.18
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Building Bridges of Trust: Inside the Outward Bound Police Youth Challenge

It’s not difficult to find angst and unrest between civilians and law enforcement authorities these days. It’s a frequent topic on the news and seems to be an issue in every major city across the country. The gap of understanding... READ MORE
04.19.18
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How a Pathfinder Expedition Helps Students Discover Their Purpose

It is Day 12 of a Pathfinder course. We are camped on a smooth curve of granite above a free-flowing river on the Canadian border. Our group has just finished an invigorating morning, honing whitewater canoeing skills in frothy whitewater.... READ MORE
04.16.18
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Five National Parks to Explore with Outward Bound

National Parks Week is April 21st-29th! At Outward Bound, we’re celebrating the places that have gifted us adventure. Our national parks are an important part of the Outward Bound experience. You might even say that we couldn’t run our courses... READ MORE
04.04.18
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Kayaking for Beginners: Don’t Let the Unknown Stop You

If you’re like me, your heart races when you look at Outward Bound courses. The silhouetted figures of people in kayaks against blood orange sunsets always makes me ready for adventure. It reminds me of how daunting kayaking felt at... READ MORE
03.27.18
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Why Are Long Courses So Rewarding?

“Hey! All you’ve done today is follow us around and say, ‘What do you think?’” My students just realized that they had been hiking in the wrong direction for the last few hours, and they were pissed. It was mid-afternoon... READ MORE
03.21.18
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The Best (Lesser-Known) Outdoor Podcasts of 2018

We’ve all heard the big buzz about popular podcasts like Serial and This American Life, but if you’re looking for stories about risk, challenge and adventure, or compelling discussions about natural history and conservation, here are a few outdoor podcasts... READ MORE

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