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05.22.18
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7 Things You Need to Know to Build a Campfire

In Jack London’s 1908 classic short story, To Build A Fire, the author tells the gripping tale of a hardy but slightly overconfident man traveling on foot in winter in the Yukon, with a dog as his companion. Not only... READ MORE
04.04.18
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Kayaking for Beginners: Don’t Let the Unknown Stop You

If you’re like me, your heart races when you look at Outward Bound courses. The silhouetted figures of people in kayaks against blood orange sunsets always makes me ready for adventure. It reminds me of how daunting kayaking felt at... READ MORE
02.22.18
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6 Spring Break Trips To Get You Motivated & Inspired

Outward Bound spring break courses offer a chance to unwind, grow personally and ultimately re-energize for the changing of the seasons. You don’t need to be a high school or college student to experience an epic spring break either. Our courses... READ MORE
02.15.18
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How to Pack a Backpack

When backpacking, you’re like a turtle . . . you carry everything you need with you on your back! You essentially carry a portable kitchen, bedroom and roof over your head. It can seem like a lot to squeeze into... READ MORE
07.17.17
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Tips to Prepare for Your Summer Expedition

Whether it was Lewis and Clark’s exploration into unfamiliar territories, Shackelton’s race to the south pole or Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s 1953 summit of Everest, they all share a commonality with an Outward Bound course: expedition and adventure into the potential... READ MORE
06.14.17
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11 Wilderness and Backpacking Myths Explained

The wilderness can seem scary if you don’t know all of your facts. We’re here to debunk common wilderness and backpacking myths. Keep reading and get the scoop! Myth #1: You vs. Nature: The wilderness is all about survival. If you choose to... READ MORE
06.06.17
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15 Ways to Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day

Saturday, June 10th, 2017 is National Get Outdoors Day. This day exists to “encourage Americans, especially our youth, to seek out healthy, active outdoor lives and embrace our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands and waters.” Below are some ideas... READ MORE
05.17.17
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Beginner’s Guide to Rock Climbing

Through the Ages Rock climbing evokes images of El Capitan in Yosemite, or the Eiger in the Alps, grand classics that took tremendous human imagination and effort to climb. It seems the human psyche has been drawn to climb to... READ MORE
05.09.17
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How Parents Raise Kids Who Embrace the Outdoors

Whether you grew up climbing mountains, camping in the backcountry or if “glamping” is more your style, more and more parents are raising the next generation to not only be aware of but also embrace the outdoors and the wonders... READ MORE
04.04.17
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Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

My first backpacking trip was memorable, but not for reasons I like to share. The summer after I graduated from high school, two friends and I borrowed packs and sleeping bags. We carried a small pot, a can of Sterno... READ MORE