From the lush and rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, to the exotic depths of central and south Florida, to the steep and glaciated peaks of Patagonia, students on the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida and Patagonia Leadership Semester spend 72 days honing leadership skills, practicing compassion, building... READ MORE
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Gordon, a recent Outward Bound graduate who completed the Patagonia to Florida and Blue Ridge Mountains Leadership Semester this past April. Spencer had decided to take a semester to study abroad while... READ MORE
While you do not have to be a top athlete or in peak physical condition to attend an Outward Bound course or go on an extended outdoor adventure, you do have to prepare for the challenges that physical activities in... READ MORE
When Outward Bound crossed the Atlantic from Britain to the U.S. over 50 years ago, there weren’t many jobs available in the outdoors. Since the 1960s, we’ve seen tremendous expansion in the conservation movement, environmental education, outdoor schools and outdoor... READ MORE
As summer approaches, the desire to get outside and explore grows. To encourage this feeling of wanderlust, we’ve gathered together a list of our favorite outdoor adventure films. From documentaries featuring the awe-inspiring scenery of our National Parks, to films about adventurers... READ MORE
Looking to embark on a summer adventure, but not sure where to go? As a leader in the outdoor industry with over 50 years of experience, Outward Bound is an expert on finding wild and rugged wilderness areas that push the... READ MORE
Summer plans have been made, the dates have been booked, and you are counting down the days until your expedition with Outward Bound begins. While some of the greatest moments on an Outward Bound expedition are often unexpected, there are a few things... READ MORE
Fires are a rich tradition on Outward Bound courses and camping trips, in places where firewood is plentiful. A fire brings a group together to tell stories, share laughter, and reflect on the day. When we gaze into those flames,... READ MORE
Expeditions with Outward Bound often remain significant life events for those who have experienced them. Speak with someone who was a pioneer with the program in the sixties, and they’ll be able to recall the once-mundane details of their day-to-day lives... READ MORE
Over the past 50 years in the United States, Outward Bound has had more than 1 million students experience life-changing wilderness expeditions. While the number alone is impressive, the most meaningful reasons to spend your summer with Outward Bound come straight... READ MORE
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