The Afterschool Alliance Selects 17 Ambassadors, including Thompson Island Outward Bound and Outward Bound USA’s Arthur Pearson The Afterschool Alliance today announced that Arthur Pearson, President and CEO at Thompson Island Outward Bound and interim Executive Director of... READ MORE
From location scouting and weather research to knowing a group’s needs and cooking meals, discover tips to make your backpacking trip a success. The first time I instructed a backpacking trip, I was nervous. I triple checked my gear, agonized... READ MORE
How Amani Duncan’s Outward Bound experience ‘changed her’ Outward Bound alumna, Amani Duncan, got more than she expected when she accepted a position as the head of brand and marketing at Martin Guitar in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. There were lots of... READ MORE
Explore 20 ways to incorporate more outdoor time into your daily schedule. In the age of social media and constant screen time, there is a growing need to take advantage of the life benefits of outdoor time. Of course, at... READ MORE
Discover the five best ways to prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for your Intercept course. Are you ready for your Intercept course? Nothing will truly prepare you because it will be unlike anything you’ve ever done before, but there are... READ MORE
Originally published May 24, 2017 and updated on February 7, 2022. What comes to mind when you hear the word “mountaineering?” Perhaps you picture climbers roped together in single file making their way to the summit of a big mountain?... READ MORE
The recipe you need for when the pizza cravings creep in. There’s no better way to stave off rainy day blues, homesickness or any other dip in morale than hot comfort food when you’re camping. Endlessly variable and popular, pizza... READ MORE
Packing for outdoor trips can easily turn into a difficult game of weight—what items you should keep and leave. These five items are the splurge items we think you should consider packing. Have you ever headed into the backcountry, whether... READ MORE
Every student comes face-to-face with their growth zone on an outdoor expedition. This is the story of one student’s growth zone and how it taught her compassion. Part Three of a Three-Part Series on Outdoor Education within the Growth Zone.... READ MORE
Outward Bound Instructors create space for students to experience growth beyond their personal comfort zones through physical challenge and backcountry lessons. Part Two of a Three-Part Series on Outdoor Education within the Growth Zone. If you’re unfamiliar with the Growth... READ MORE
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