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Program Overview

Location
a North Carolina
Seasons
Summer
Start Location
Asheville, NC
End Location
Asheville, NC
Program
High School
Length
9 - 14 Days
Price
$3,660 - $5,105
We offer Scholarships.
Expeditions
Backpacking
Canoeing
Activities
River Navigation, Ropes Course, Service, Whitewater Canoeing, Base Camp

Skills

Technical
  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Paddle Strokes
  • Campcraft
  • Food Preparation and Cooking
  • Knots
  • Map and Compass
  • Natural History
  • Navigation
  • River Reading
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Self Care
  • Sheltering Strategies
  • Water Safety and Rescue
Interpersonal
  • Character
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Independence
  • Leadership
  • Positive Risk Taking
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience
  • Responsibility
  • Self Awareness
  • Self Confidence
  • Service

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Traverse whitewater rapids amidst some of the oldest mountains in the world.

The Blue Ridge Mountains offer a stunning backdrop for your adventure. Each year, millions of visitors travel to explore the over one million acres of national forest. This area is home to stunning waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna, unique rock formations, and the highest peaks in the Eastern United States.

Immerse yourself in nature as you spend your days backpacking, mastering campcraft, and forming deep connections with your crew. Experience the thrill of paddling through Class I-Class III whitewater rapids in canoes, testing your skills and teamwork. By the end of this course, you'll acquire technical and leadership skills, gain newfound confidence, and forge friendships that will last a lifetime.

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Program Overview

Location
a North Carolina
Seasons
Summer
Start Location
Asheville, NC
End Location
Asheville, NC
Program
High School
Length
9 - 14 Days
Price
$3,660 - $5,105
We offer Scholarships.
See More Details
Expeditions
Backpacking
Canoeing
Activities
River Navigation, Ropes Course, Service, Whitewater Canoeing, Base Camp

Skills

Technical
  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Paddle Strokes
  • Campcraft
  • Food Preparation and Cooking
  • Knots
  • Map and Compass
  • Natural History
  • Navigation
  • River Reading
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Self Care
  • Sheltering Strategies
  • Water Safety and Rescue
Interpersonal
  • Character
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Independence
  • Leadership
  • Positive Risk Taking
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience
  • Responsibility
  • Self Awareness
  • Self Confidence
  • Service
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Course # NTTF-2521

Age 16 - 18

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 6/6/2025 - 6/14/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NTTF-2521&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F06%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F14%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NTYF-2521

Age 14 - 16

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 6/6/2025 - 6/14/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NTYF-2521&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=06%2F06%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F14%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NCTF-2542

Age 16 - 18

Days 14

Cost $5,105

Dates 6/9/2025 - 6/22/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NCTF-2542&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F09%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F22%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=4805&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NCTF-2521

Age 16 - 18

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 6/16/2025 - 6/24/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NCTF-2521&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F16%2F2025&tfa_175=06%2F24%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NTYF-2541

Age 14 - 16

Days 14

Cost $5,105

Dates 6/23/2025 - 7/6/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NTYF-2541&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=06%2F23%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F06%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=4805&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NTTF-2522

Age 16 - 18

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 6/25/2025 - 7/3/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NTTF-2522&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=06%2F25%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F03%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NCTF-2522

Age 16 - 18

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 7/1/2025 - 7/9/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NCTF-2522&tfa_4485=16&tfa_4487=18&tfa_173=07%2F01%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F09%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NCYF-2521

Age 14 - 16

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 7/1/2025 - 7/9/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NCYF-2521&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=07%2F01%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F09%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NTYF-2522

Age 14 - 16

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 7/14/2025 - 7/22/2025

string(222) "/enrollment/?tfa_169=NTYF-2522&tfa_4485=14&tfa_4487=16&tfa_173=07%2F14%2F2025&tfa_175=07%2F22%2F2025&tfa_4533=380&tfa_4417=No&tfa_2706=3360&tfa_2707=150&tfa_2708=150&tfa_2710=0&tfa_4420=500&tfa_4539=&tfa_5239=NA&tfa_5230=1" APPLY NOW

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Course # NTYF-2542

Age 14 - 16

Days 14

Cost $5,105

Dates 7/15/2025 - 7/28/2025

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Course # NCTF-2543

Age 16 - 18

Days 14

Cost $5,105

Dates 7/22/2025 - 8/4/2025

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Course # NCYF-2541

Age 14 - 16

Days 14

Cost $5,105

Dates 7/22/2025 - 8/4/2025

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Course # NCYF-2522

Age 14 - 16

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 7/29/2025 - 8/6/2025

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Course # NTTF-2523

Age 16 - 18

Days 9

Cost $3,660

Dates 7/30/2025 - 8/7/2025

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This course starts within the next week. Please call us at 866-467-7651 to assess the possibility of applying for this course!

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Once a course has reached capacity, three waitlist positions become available. To join a course’s waitlist, click “Join Waitlist” to begin the application process. A $500 deposit is required. This $500 deposit includes a $150 non-refundable application fee and a $350 tuition payment. The $350 tuition payment is refundable only if you cancel your waitlist application or if an open position does not become available. If a position does become available, the applicant will be applied to the open position and the Application and Cancellation Policies of the Regional Outward Bound School will be followed, including forfeiture of the $500 deposit if you cancel 90 days or less prior to the course start date. 

Waitlist applicants are encouraged to complete all required admissions documents while awaiting an open position. Positions may become available up to two weeks prior to the course start date. Applicants may only apply to one course. We recommend applying to a course with open positions instead of a course that is accepting waitlist applications. If you have questions, please call 866-467-7651 to speak with one of our Admissions Advisors.

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Sample Itinerary
14-Day Course
DAY1
Course start
DAY2-3
Backpacking training expedition: navigation and safety management skills
DAY4
Service project: trail building or work with community service organization
DAY5-7
Whitewater canoeing: paddle strokes, boat maneuvers, rapid scouting, self-rescue
DAY8-9
Backpacking main expedition: advanced navigation and group decision-making
DAY10
Solo
DAY11-12
Backpacking final expedition: leadership and independence
DAY13
Personal challenge event, clean and de-issue gear, graduation ceremony
DAY14
Course end. Transportation to the airport.
9-Day Course
DAY1-2
Course start. Backpacking training expedition: learn navigation and risk management skills
DAY3-5
Whitewater canoeing: paddle strokes, boat maneuvers, rapid scouting, self-rescue
DAY6
Solo
DAY7
Backpacking final expedition: practicing leadership and independence
DAY8
Personal challenge event, clean and de-issue gear, graduation ceremony
DAY9
Course end. Transportation to the airport.

My 14-year-old son went on the whitewater canoeing and hiking trip in the Pisgah National Forest. Wow! I cannot say enough great things about his experience. He had an incredible time and returned home with more confidence in his abilities and a stronger sense of who he is. He will be starting high school this fall and I firmly believe this was the best investment we could have made in his education. We have discussed his experience a lot in the weeks since he has been home and he says this was, by far, the most difficult challenge he has ever faced, but also the most rewarding. If you are looking for a program to teach your children independence and perseverance, while also instilling in them the importance of team work, Outward Bound has an excellent program.

— Becky Parent of an Alum
Classic Courses

Make new friends, sleep under the stars, and learn skills for outdoor adventure. Outward Bound’s Classic expeditions are designed to empower middle and high school students with the tools and confidence they need to navigate life’s ever-changing tides. By taking on challenges outdoors, students discover their strengths, make meaningful connections and return home with the skills needed to embark on bold futures. 

  • Develop Connections. Bond with your crew by having fun and engaging in meaningful conversations.  
  • Learn Outdoor Skills. Cook delicious meals outside, navigate with a map, and build a backcountry campsite.  
  • Practice Leadership and Teamwork. Learn to be both a leader and team player.  
  • Build Confidence that Lasts a Lifetime. Discover your unique strengths. 
Backpacking

We welcome students of all skill levels, whether they are an avid backpacker or trying something new. During backpacking days, students learn the different parts of camp craft, how to navigate with a map and compass, and Leave No Trace principles that minimize their impact on the land. Students feel a sense of freedom in carrying everything they need in their packs - food, shelter, clothing, and gear.

In addition to technical skills, students learn conflict resolution, communication styles, leadership techniques, and teamwork. After the crew has practiced these skills, Instructors will take a step back and allow the group to lead themselves. They are rewarded with plenty of laughter and stunning misty mountain vistas.

Whitewater Canoeing

After a few days of exploring and building crew camaraderie, students will learn to maneuver Class I-Class III level whitewater rapids. Paddling through sculpted rock channels in tandem (two-person) canoes offers the perfect opportunity to foster further collaboration and communication skills between crewmates. Students will execute synchronized strokes, dynamic eddy turns, peel-outs, and ferries on either the French Broad, Tuckaseegee, Chattooga, New, or Nantahala Rivers. Some of the topics crews cover during this portion of the course include identification and use of equipment, paddling strokes, basic water safety and rescue techniques, and how to work with paddling partners to successfully negotiate Class l-Class III rapids.

Service

Service is an integral part of every Outward Bound course, allowing students to experience a deeper relationship with the environment and local communities. Participants follow Leave No Trace ethics as service to the environment and do acts of service while leading and supporting fellow participants. During longer courses, students can engage in meaningful service projects such as maintaining trails, partnering with nonprofits, or assisting local farms and gardens. These projects enable students to experience the profound impact of giving back to their community and leading with compassion. As students develop a value of service, they transfer this desire to serve their communities back home.

Solo

A little more than halfway through course, students will participate in a reflection period called Solo. During this time, Instructors assign students their individual spaces within a designated area. These sites are secluded and within hearing distance of other group members and Instructors for safety. Students are given all the necessary gear, food, water, and skills to enjoy this time alone. Solo is an excellent opportunity for students to relax, recharge, and reflect on their course after having long days of strenuous group activities. They also know the location of their Instructors should they need to contact them for any reason. Instructors will be monitoring students closely during this experience.

Outcomes

Acquire a taste for adventure. Courses up to 14 days in length provide a perfect introduction to the Outward Bound experience, reminding students of their connection to nature and leaving them feeling inspired to take on new challenges. Through these condensed experiences, students become comfortable living and working together in the wilderness while practicing the Four Pillars of Outward Bound: craftsmanship, self-reliance, physical fitness, and compassion. They also create a solid foundation of skill sets that they can further build upon once they return home.

Course Area
A river flows between rock walls topped with green trees
Water streams over a large rock formation
Pink wild flowers jut upwards in front of a mountain landscape
From a high elevation, the vast landscape of the Blue Ridge mountains stretches out for miles.
Photo courtesy of Danny Buxton

Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

The Blue Ridge Mountains, or Southern Appalachians, is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. While the mountains formed over 250 million years ago, some rocks underlying the region are over a billion years old. The Southern Appalachians' long geologic and evolutionary history has created one of North America's most biologically diverse regions. Some even say it is “rainforest-like.” 

This region is home to beautiful rushing rivers, hundreds of waterfalls, and some of the highest peaks in the Eastern United States—including Mt. Mitchell (elevation 6,684 feet), the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Its diverse landscapes have been featured in many motion pictures, including The Hunger Games and The Last of the Mohicans.

Outward Bound students can expect to share the wilderness with over 700 kinds of trees, more than 50 types of mammals, 150 different types of birds, and over 50 species of amphibians. The huge numbers of trees and plants give these mountains their namesake. Trees put the ‘blue’ in the Blue Ridge Mountains from the organic chemicals they release into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to the distinctive color of these mountains. Temperatures in this area range from 50 to 85 degrees in the summer, 30 to 65 degrees in the spring and fall, and 10 to 50 degrees in the winter. These regions are the ancestral lands of the Cherokee.

Course Stories

I cannot say enough great things about his experience.

My 14-year-old son went on the whitewater canoeing and hiking trip in the Pisgah National Forest. Wow! I cannot say enough great things about his experience. He had an incredible time and returned home with more confidence in his abilities and a stronger sense of who he is. He will be starting high school this fall and I firmly believe this was the best investment we could have made in his education. We have discussed his experience a lot in the weeks since he has been home and he says this was, by far, the most difficult challenge he has ever faced, but also the most rewarding. If you are looking for a program to teach your children independence and perseverance, while also instilling in them the importance of team work, Outward Bound has an excellent program.

— Becky Parent of an Alum

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