How do you decide which Outward Bound course meets your “thirst for adventure?” We’ve provided some expedition details to help you decide. Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, believed that within every person is “an outlandish thirst for adventure.”... READ MORE
Brendan O’Byrne is a former Army Infantry Sergeant that served with the 173rd Airborne. From May 2007 to July 2008, he was stationed in what is considered one of the most dangerous postings of the war – the remote Korengal Valley... READ MORE
Outward Bound Intercept is a program designed for teens and their families facing challenging circumstances and need a reset. From 28 to 50 days long, expeditions move through phases that focus on developing positive decision-making skills, strengthening interpersonal relationships and... READ MORE
A Different Challenge Than Climbing Mountains We sat down recently with Outward Bound USA’s newest board member, Rohan Freeman, to talk about his background, how he connected with Outward Bound and his thoughts on joining the organization. Freeman is the... READ MORE
May 29 is National 529 Plan Day. Unfortunately, you probably won’t get the day off from work. However, in honor of the holiday, let’s take a look at what a 529 Plan is and why you need one. What is... READ MORE
Through the Ages Rock climbing evokes images of El Capitan in Yosemite, or the Eiger in the Alps, grand classics that took tremendous human imagination and effort to climb. It seems the human psyche has been drawn to climb to... READ MORE
Whether you grew up climbing mountains, camping in the backcountry or if “glamping” is more your style, more and more parents are raising the next generation to not only be aware of but also embrace the outdoors and the wonders... READ MORE
Sustainability and You We live in a world that has many modern, technological advances, and with that comes a responsibility to care for our planet. It is more important than ever to think about how each of our choices affect the earth’s... READ MORE
Outward Bound Student Interview: Memekas Boyland “It started raining the moment we showed up, and it literally rained every day for the whole course!” While it may sound less than pleasant, Memekas Boyland (pronounced muh-MAY-kahs) has nothing but fond memories as... READ MORE
Summer is just around the corner, and we want you to have a great one. Instead of spending the season on the couch, try some things on this checklist to help you have the best summer ever. Learn How to... READ MORE
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