Only go outside and travel if you need to do so. If you need to travel, plan to manage the hazards of events that you hope will not occur. For example: Are you dressed well enough to stay warm if... READ MORE
Officially dubbed the Rockies to Ecuador International Leadership Semester, this course packs a punch in ways you don’t see coming. In true Outward Bound tradition, the hardships and challenges on this course are considerable, but the rewards are plenty. At... READ MORE
There are a multitude of places students can choose from when they study abroad. Central America continues to be a destination for many college-aged students due to its rich cultural traditions, biodiversity, and proximity to the US. At the Hurricane... READ MORE
A backcountry ski and snowboard expedition with the Colorado Outward Bound School is a great opportunity to take your skiing or snowboarding – and maybe even your self – to the next level. And just what is that next level?... READ MORE
As promised, our first recipe from the Columbine Cookbook! I’m still trying to figure out when this book was published. I conservatively guessed the 70’s or 80’s in my first post. A Facebook fan suggested it is likely circa 1969.... READ MORE
“We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not. …” –John Wesley Powell Over a hundred years ago, the one-armed Civil... READ MORE
We want to reach out and let any of you who may be concerned know that the wildfires in Colorado are not in the vicinity of any of our course areas and no course areas have been affected. Our Leadville,... READ MORE
In moving our office to a new part of the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, we have uncovered some really cool Outward Bound literature from the past. I now have, on my bookshelf, the Columbine Cookbook from the Colorado Outward... READ MORE
“Halt!” The sled train came to an abrupt stop. Behind me, through the lodgepole pine forest, I could see men and one woman in digital-print army fatigues fumbling with snowshoes, lashing jackets and large grey packs to cargo sleds,... READ MORE
This winter, if you plan any winter camping trips, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding or any other outdoor activity our Hurricane Island Outward Bound School Winter Handbook has some really helpful information and tips to keep you warm. Let’s discuss. Staying Warm... READ MORE
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