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Posted on August 31, 2016

Outward Bound’s First Ever Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking and Service Course

Odin Falls recently launched our first 28 day Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking and Service course, using our basecamp for student workshops and preparation. This new course was designed to prepare future thru hikers or section hikers for their upcoming adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail, focusing on Ultra Light Philosophies and includes such elements as…

Posted on July 27, 2016

Service on Course in the Northwest

Community service is an important component of all Northwest Outward Bound courses. So far this summer, patrols have completed over 150 hours of service in Oregon and Washington. Students on course in Washington have been working to serve the Methow Valley area in north-central Washington. Service projects varied from helping a local family clean up their home…

Posted on May 31, 2016

Staff Trainings – May 2016

By Rusty Ott In preparation for the busy summer season, Northwest Outward Bound School (NWOBS) has conducted various trainings during the month of May, both in Washington and Oregon. Training at Odin Falls, in Oregon, were divided into training for new field staff, returning field staff, and logistics coordinators. New staff began training at Mazama, the NWOBS…

Posted on March 28, 2016

New and Changing Leadership and Staff in Mazama

The NWOBS basecamp in Mazama, WA has a number of new positions and new faces in senior staff and administration this season. In addition to the annual newly hired assistant instructors, logistics coordinators, and interns, we are excited to welcome a new Logistics Manager, Head Logistics Coordinator, Program Manager, and Cook!     Doug Maiwurm…

Posted on February 29, 2016

Remembering Scott McAndrews with a Scholarship Endowment

Nearly 20 years ago, I had the great gift of meeting Scott McAndrews.  In the years I knew him and as we grew to become close friends on our skis and as climbing partners, my fondness for Scott grew with each and every adventure. Of all of his amazing traits, what I remember most is…

Posted on February 29, 2016

Saying farewell to Ryan Audett after 9 years of service to NWOBS

  After nine years of service to Outward Bound, Northwest Outward Bound School is sad to say goodbye to Ryan Audett, Washington Logistics Manager, as he moves on to other ventures. To honor the impact Ryan has had on his staff, colleagues, and students, Will Long, Logistics Coordinator, and Erika Halm, Washington Program Director, have…

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