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
Forests, lakes, and rivers; mountain ranges, rope, backpacks and canoes. White gas stoves, dried food, and dirty clothes. That just about sums up Outward Bound, right? If you have ever worked for Outward Bound or gone on an Outward Bound... READ MORE
My first backpacking trip was memorable, but not for reasons I like to share. The summer after I graduated from high school, two friends and I borrowed packs and sleeping bags. We carried a small pot, a can of Sterno... READ MORE
If you think you can do a thing, or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right. – Henry Ford ————— Do I have what it takes? So you’re thinking about taking a long Outward Bound course. Maybe you’re wondering, “Can... READ MORE
Those who go on an Outward Bound expedition know the life-changing confidence, independence and support that result from the weeks spent in a new environment, with new people while forming new relationships. And while the vast majority of Outward Bound... READ MORE
Out on the trail, a sturdy basic shelter can make the difference between a good night’s sleep and a rough one. Having slept in a puddle more than once, and even under a tarp drooping in my face under the... READ MORE
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