The road less traveled… In the past four days, I have hiked over 25 miles at elevations exceeding 10,000 feet in the beautiful backcountry of Yosemite National Park. That distance is the equivalent of a marathon, but while carrying a... READ MORE
Last summer, Allison Carter joined her Outward Bound California crew like many others before her: excited and a little nervous about meeting the other people she would be hiking with through the Sierras. Over a year later, and Allison, who... READ MORE
We are fortunate to include Peter Flom as a member of our talented instructor team here at Outward Bound California. Peter went on course in 2014 as part of the Outward Bound Veterans Program. During his backpacking course in the... READ MORE
Taking the phrase “wearing your heart on your sleeve” to a new level, we are partnering with Ediza, a new clothing brand that is dedicated to creating artistic clothing that promotes and protects the outdoor spaces that so many people... READ MORE
Outward Bound’s mission statement goes as follows: To change lives through challenge and discovery. What exactly does this mean? Well simply put we use challenge and discovery out in the field in an attempt to build confidence, character, and leadership... READ MORE
It is such a pleasure to experience Outward Bound courses through the perspective of a wide variety of folks; curious teenagers, confident veterans, and sometimes even the parent of an alum! Last week I had the honor of having lunch with John Sarter,... READ MORE
My family isn’t really the outdoorsy type. My dad’s idea of camping involves full sized inflatable mattresses and battery operated heaters, and I’ve lived in San Francisco my entire life. Needless to say when I signed up to spend three... READ MORE
As a 15-year-old student at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco, Inez Vara chose to challenge herself and push outside her comfort zone on a two-week Outward Bound California expedition. Through backpacking, rappelling and rock climbing with a diverse... READ MORE
Test Your Knowledge of Outward Bound Q: What is the name of the Outward Bound Flag and what does it mean? Q: When the Outward Bound model was first brought to the United States, which popular US volunteer... READ MORE
Our alarm chimes at 4:30am. The room is as dark as it was when we went to sleep. I roll over to my pull-out-bed mate and stretch. We encourage each other get out of our toasty sleeping bags and begin to get... READ MORE
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