February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the meaningful contributions African Americans have made to our history and society. We are highlighting and recognizing leaders in parks, the outdoors, and education across our social media platforms. These... READ MORE

Skyline to Sea Trail Location: Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains Distance: 27 miles one way (3 days), park two cars or have someone drop you off or pick you up Elevation Gain: 1,710 feet Difficulty: Moderate... READ MORE

In 2010, Ron Will made a journey that would forever change his outlook on life and his relationship to work. As a finance executive at a large tech firm in San Francisco, Ron’s career had plateaued. He had plenty to... READ MORE

On December 28, Outward Bound California learned of the passing of Bill Bowes, a beloved member of our community and staunch supporter of our work with underserved youth. Through the William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation, Bill made a founding investment... READ MORE

2016 Pinnacle Scholar Jocelyn, a 16-year-old student from California’s Central Valley, leads her color guard team with a new passion and enthusiasm that she says Outward Bound helped her find. “I’m a much better speaker, motivator, and overall leader since... READ MORE

by Laura Manczewski, OBCA Instructor  The Sierra Nevada mountains shifted out of our perspective as the Central Valley opened up and took in the car we sat in and our trailer towed behind. We were driving south. Soon, the inevitable... READ MORE

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