How in the world do you describe your Outward Bound experience when someone asks you, “Hey, how was your trip?” Because really, once you have taken one of these “trips” you are forever changed, and that’s hard to convey! I... READ MORE
I hate to state the obvious, but… social media is really a great way to share some interesting content! One of our devoted Twitter followers, tweeted a Sports Illustrated article on Outward Bound Professional, from 1976. Here at the Outward... READ MORE
It’s a dewy Tuesday morning in San Francisco. A class of 9th graders is out on the school’s soccer field, attempting to cross a metaphorical sea of challenges that stands between them and college acceptance. They are 20 of them,... READ MORE
Outward Bound is a life changing experience. It always has been and always will be. When you apply that power to a classroom of students, a group of local leaders, a community…. Get ready for BIG change. OB can and... READ MORE
The numbers in this post correspond to the numbers on the provided map. Please CTRL-Click on the map to view a larger version in a separate tab while you read along. Map of the Northern Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness with... READ MORE
The time has come for our next installment of handy tips and techniques for winter camping and outdoor activities. Today, we are exploring snow caves and igloos. When I was a kid, I remember setting out to build an igloo... READ MORE
Josh McLane, the Founder of The Amani Project and former Outward Bound student, brought along this Outward Bound bandanna when he summited Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. At the end of December, Outward Bound alumnus Josh McLane returned from three months... READ MORE
We have a lot of multi-talented people at the Outward Bound offices in Golden, Colorado. Mostly, the office staff spends our days working diligently to deliver our students and community the most impactful and life-changing outdoor programs and wilderness expeditions... READ MORE
In a holiday season that feels crowded with frantic text messages, frightening mall parking garages, long lines, and impatient Starbucks customers, I sometimes find it difficult to make time and space to think about things that, well, really matter. So... READ MORE
Oftentimes, students from our outdoor leadership programs ask us about the Readings Book their instructors carry. The Readings Book is a collection of hundreds of our instructors’ favorite quotes used at the “right moments” to inspire students, make them laugh... READ MORE
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