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05.10.24

Making Waves in the Moab Community: A Look into the Returning Rapids Project with Former COBS Staff Members

BY Outward Bound
11.16.23

A Guide to Finding a Job in the Outdoor Industry

BY Eva Johnson
07.27.23

Q&A with Outdoor Educator Alum Alex Babinski

BY Outward Bound
06.05.23

8 Hiking Snacks to Keep In Your Daypack

BY Eva Johnson
11.17.21
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Service Is a Way of Life

Originally published on June 6th, 2019 and updated on November 17th, 2021. At the beginning of every course, students are shown how to serve one another. Dinner isn’t cooked for them; they must cook it themselves. They can’t drive to... READ MORE
11.12.21
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A Learning Environment That Builds Confidence in the Lives of Teenagers

Explore the learning environment and progression used on Outward Bound courses to build confidence and success into the lives of teenagers. When you hear the name Outward Bound, you probably envision vast expanses of forests, week-long backpacking trips and remote... READ MORE
11.03.21
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Tips for Winter Camping Trips

Originally published on September 20, 2016 and updated on November 3, 2021. Whether you’re cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking or snowboarding, getting outside during winter is a special experience. Winter camping trips mean lots of hot drinks, the crunch of fresh snow... READ MORE
10.28.21
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Why a 30+ Day Course Is the Perfect Follow-up to a Classic Course

This post was originally published on November 26, 2019 and updated on October 28, 2021. You finished your first Outward Bound course. Congratulations! Now you can’t wait to go on your next one, right? Maybe you took a classic course... READ MORE
10.26.21
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Three Dark Sky Locations to Explore This Winter

Not everyone thinks about going on an Outward Bound expedition outside of summer, but there are many reasons to love our off-season courses. Fall, winter and spring often mean fewer hikers and groups in the backcountry, providing individuals a truly... READ MORE
10.22.21
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What Does Outdoor Leadership Really Look Like?  

Outdoor leadership is defined by technical skills, but it’s also so much more. Discover the skills that make up true outdoor leadership. At Outward Bound, we’re passionate about sharing the outdoors with every student, everywhere. This passion is what first... READ MORE
10.18.21
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Nourishing the Tool of Self-Advocacy in Students

Discover how Outward Bound expeditions and programs are intentionally structured to nurture self-advocacy in students. Self-advocacy and self-care are vital tools for students and educators in any group or community-based environment, and especially on Outward Bound expeditions. We all know... READ MORE
10.07.21
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Expeditions for Adults: Frequently Asked Questions

This post was originally published on July 26, 2016 and updated on October 7, 2021. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -C.S. Lewis Between deadlines and Zoom calls, coffee breaks and... READ MORE
10.05.21
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How to Build A Feedback Culture that Inspires Personal Growth and Teamwork

Building a strong and immediate feedback culture is one of our not-so-secret tricks to creating a space where students can grow and succeed as a team.  One thing said about experiential education is that you get the test first... READ MORE
09.30.21
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Establishing a Foundation of Teamwork in Students

Establishing a solid foundation of teamwork among students allows them to collaboratively work together and deepen their capacity to face challenge.  The first few days on an expedition or in a classroom make all the difference in shaping a... READ MORE

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