Just because the snow is blowing outside, doesn’t mean you need to hang up your camping gear for the season. Students on winter Outward Bound expeditions embrace the cold for a chance to explore snowy alpine ridges, glassy frozen lakes, and... READ MORE
The start of a New Year brings the desire to try something new; do something different; go beyond the ordinary. As January comes to an end, the day dream of a spring break vacation begins to focus into reality. Students everywhere are... READ MORE
It was a life-changing experience that gave me time to really come to realize what things are important to me and what I want my priorities to be. Stewart Sarris, Southwest Semester alum. The 50-day Southwest Leadership Semester journeys through mountains,... READ MORE
With spring just around the corner, the inevitable question is beginning to arise: what are you going to do for Spring Break? While you could go the generic route and spend the week getting sunburned on the beach, why not do something off the... READ MORE
Picture this: Sailing on a 30-foot sailboat. With like-minded peers. And the best instructors in the business. All on postcard-perfect Bahamas water. More than just a sun-soaked ocean adventure, the Bahamas Sailing Expedition is an invaluable learning experience. You’ll master sailing... READ MORE
The holidays are generally a time to relax and spend time with family and friends. In addition to this notion, we also believe that the holidays are the perfect time to plan your next big adventure. Therefore, the staff, Instructors and... READ MORE
Whether it’s traveling from the Colorado Rockies to Ecuador; Florida Keys to Brazil; or from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Patagonia, Outward Bound semester courses take students deep into the earth’s most fascinating places. From volcanoes that create warm water just perfect for... READ MORE
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we at Outward Bound wanted to add some excitement to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. For those adventurous spirits who want to get outside, why not invite your family and friends to a backcountry feast? From location to recipes to practicing... READ MORE
College admissions season is in full swing. With a January 1 application deadline racing toward us, now is a great time to be brainstorming, creating, polishing and revising those essays. In September we published a blog post that provided a... READ MORE
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