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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
07.01.21
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Is a Gap Year Right for Me?

“Gap year experiences invariably serve to develop some of the non-cognitive skills that current research are showing predict success better than IQ: motivation, optimism, grit, and conscientiousness.” – American Gap Association Every year thousands of families nationwide are searching for... READ MORE
06.29.21
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How to Respond to Impatience With Kindness

Impatience need not be a bad thing–it motivates us to meet our basic human needs, but too much of it can turn ugly, leading to flared tempers and compromised decision-making.  Growing one’s personal reservoir of patience is a lifelong practice... READ MORE
06.24.21
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How to Prevent and Care for a Blister in the Backcountry

Blisters can be the difference between having a good or bad time on your next outdoor adventure. Below are the steps to prevent and care for a blister in the backcountry. I’m going to start this post with a little... READ MORE
06.22.21
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Why You Should Keep a Journal + 10 Prompts to Get You Started

What Is Journaling? At its core, journaling is a physical form of personal processing. A journal can look a variety of ways, but at its core it creates a time and place for you to privately dump thoughts. Taking the... READ MORE
06.17.21
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What Is Type Two Fun and Why Is It Good For You?

When it comes to the outdoors, there are two types of fun: type one and type two. The latter leaves you with lessons and memories for a lifetime.  It’s day five out of my 14-day backpacking course in the... READ MORE
06.14.21
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8 Learnings from Semester & Gap Year Courses

This post was originally published on July 11, 2017, and updated on June 14, 2021.  Unplug. Recalibrate. Make learning real (fun) again. Gain perspective. Do hard stuff. Learn to say yes. Live your values. Increase people skills. Discover your strength.... READ MORE
06.07.21
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Nourishing Identity and Community in the Outdoors

Take a look at the intentional structure of an Outward Bound LGBTQ+ expedition that creates space for connection and community-building among peers.  Ideally, an Outward Bound course is an experience of building the world we want to live in.... READ MORE
06.03.21
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Three Ways to Create A Welcoming Campsite Environment

Feeling welcome in the outdoors depends on many factors, including our relationship to place, people and experiences. Explore three ways to make your next campsite a welcoming place for all. Setting out on an outdoor adventure, a crew leaves the... READ MORE
05.28.21
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An Outward Bound Veteran Trip in Cataract Canyon

Tony joined the Air Force in 2006, a year out of high school. In 2019, he found himself in Cataract Canyon on an Outward Bound Veteran course. This is Tony’s story. Sometimes, small town USA can appear desolate—close to something... READ MORE
05.25.21
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Advice for 2021 Graduates From an Outdoor Educator

Dear 2021 Graduates, I just returned from a five-day backpacking trip in the Los Padres National Forest with a group of high school students from the Midland School. While not instructing Outward Bound courses, I’m the Dean of Experiential Learning... READ MORE

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