We recently asked people to participate in our first ever Twitter Contest. In addition to tweeting about Outward Bound’s National Benefit Dinner to help us spread the word about this critical fundraiser, participants also entered in a chance to win... READ MORE
What is your paddle sport of choice? Do you thrive on the camaraderie of working with a crew to navigate whitewater on a raft? Or perhaps you prefer the thrill of taking on rapids solo in a whitewater kayak. Me?... READ MORE
Last year, Outward Bound held our annual National Benefit Dinner at the Riverside Church in New York City. One of many things that made the night so special was a small group of young Outward Bound alum selling $20 raffle... READ MORE
Summer has fully bloomed, and here at Outward Bound, we celebrate by soakin’ up the sunshine in the longer hours and offering some great outdoor expeditions! Activities like getting outdoors and hiking mountains or scaling rock cliffs have more benefits... READ MORE
Jordan Carroll is tough. Tough enough to move out of her home at age 16 and make it on her own. Tough enough to skip meals to pay bills. And tough enough to stay positive throughout it all. While many... READ MORE
So, what exactly do days spent hiking a dirt trail or kayaking through salt water give a person? It’s something along the lines of self-reliance and self-confidence – a new sense of courage within a person that helps them to... READ MORE
I don’t remember exactly when it happened, but I remember that before we started out I knew one thing: I don’t do water. But as our raft made it around the bend and particularly angry-looking rapids started drifting into view,... READ MORE
With spring comes early afternoon showers and often lightning storms in the high country. Mountaineers and backpackers alike take extra precautions during the times of year lightning storms are likely to exist. Best practices for a peak ascent include getting... READ MORE
From our customer service team in Golden to our program directors and instructors in the field, Outward Bound is truly committed to delivering the best experiential education programs and the best possible real life take-aways for our students. Our research ... READ MORE
I had been pushed out of my comfort zone. Way out of it. While I yearned for sleek stilettos that would make that satisfying “click click” on polished granite floors, instead my grungy Adidas squeaked awkwardly as I made my... READ MORE
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