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06.02.22
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I’m on a Waitlist, Now What?

Before Outward Bound was the name of our organization, it was a sailing term referring to when a ship leaves the safety of a harbor. At Outward Bound, we talk a lot about courage, and for some students, just applying is the... READ MORE
05.20.22
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What to Expect on an Outward Bound Expedition: The Natural Environment

Signing up for an Outward Bound expedition is not easy. We know that no matter if you are a parent of a student or the one going on the expedition yourself, the process and days leading up to the experience... READ MORE
05.10.22
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What to Expect on an Outward Bound Expedition: Your Community

Signing up for an Outward Bound expedition is not easy. We know that no matter if you are a parent of a student or the one going on the expedition yourself, the process and days leading up to the experience... READ MORE
03.14.22
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6 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Gear Out of Retirement

From washing tips to weather protectors, these six tricks keep your outdoor equipment in working condition. Buying outdoor equipment can be expensive. Once you’ve spent the time and money getting the gear you need, why not do what you can... READ MORE
02.17.22
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The 5 Best Ways to Prepare for Your Intercept Course

Discover the five best ways to prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for your Intercept course. Are you ready for your Intercept course? Nothing will truly prepare you because it will be unlike anything you’ve ever done before, but there are... READ MORE
01.23.19
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Behind the Scenes of an Expedition

On day one, students, tense and apprehensive, load their belongings into the van at the airport, unsuspecting of the magnitude of the experience they are about to have. When we unload at the trailhead, they grip their trekking poles and... READ MORE
08.02.18
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Meet the Folks That Help You Get Ready for an Expedition

So you’ve signed up for an Outward Bound course and you’re not sure what happens next. Lucky for you, you’ve already got someone on your team! Our Student Services and Admissions staff are ready to set you up for success.... READ MORE
05.31.17
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Which Outward Bound Course Is Right For Me?

How do you decide which Outward Bound course meets your “thirst for adventure?” We’ve provided some expedition details to help you decide. Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, believed that within every person is “an outlandish thirst for adventure.”... READ MORE
07.19.16
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How To Get in Shape for Your Outdoor Adventure

While you do not have to be a top athlete or in peak physical condition to attend an Outward Bound course or go on an extended outdoor adventure, you do have to prepare for the challenges that physical activities in... READ MORE
05.26.15
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Get Ready For Adventure: Preparing for an Outward Bound Expedition

You’ve made your big decision. You’ve chosen to embark on an Outward Bound expedition. Congrats! Now, let’s get ready. You’ve considered dozens of exciting destinations across the United States. You’ve debated between kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, sailing, rafting, canyoneering, mountaineering, and... READ MORE