#17 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! When I was 15, my older sister went on an Outward Bound course.  She spent three weeks hiking in the Colorado wilderness – carrying heavy backpacks, hiking many miles each... READ MORE

#15 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! Dr. Reno Taini has been an influential figure in the experiential education movement worldwide.  He was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 1982 by the state of California, and... READ MORE

#15 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! At the age of six, I first recognized the change that Outward Bound can make in a person.  My dad, 40 at the time and a commercial real estate agent... READ MORE

Our team at Outward Bound California is getting pumped at how close we are to the City Skyline Challenge! We are leaping towards our fundraising goal of $250,000 with only three days and $8,981 left to go! Want to come... READ MORE

#12 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! As instructors, one of our first responsibilities is to create this compassionate safe space.  We can teach this in a variety of ways—through evening meeting structure, conflict resolution skits and... READ MORE

#13 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! My name is Anthony. I am 17 years old and am from Redding CA.  I attended Outward Bound’s two-week Sierra rock climbing course in August 2013. During this course, we... READ MORE

#11 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! Phu Ly grew up in Portland, Maine and at the age of 17 received a full scholarship to complete “the most challenging expedition of my life.” She attended a 28-day... READ MORE

#10 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! As a teenager, Sophie Guerin had incredible energy and passion but lacked an outlet to direct and channel that enthusiasm. Despite participating in a number of after school activities, she... READ MORE

#7 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! Megan Ford is originally from Stuart, FL and had the opportunity to participate in an Outward Bound sailing course when she was 16 years old. Fast forward to today and... READ MORE

#6 of “23 Stories of Change” for our City Skyline Challenge! Jerry Brent Moss, Sr. is an alumni of the original Outward Bound School located near Marble, Colorado. “During the time that I was in school we had a lot of... READ MORE