“Outward Bound shaped who I am in the world. I am very proud of that and will be forever grateful” -Kathleen Wood Kathleen was an Outward Bound instructor in her 20’s and 30’s, many of those years spent in the Pacific Northwest. Following her time as an instructor, she stayed in the field of people…
Building Future Leaders of Tomorrow through Challenge & Discovery
Scholarship student Feliciana Conner is one of the 1,600+ students introduced to our life-changing experiences during 2018. Every year, students like Feliciana travel from around the world—and from their own backyard here in the Northwest—to raft the Deschutes, climb the North Cascades, scale Smith Rock, or participate in our Portland urban expeditions. Of the students…
What an UPROAR!
On the evening of November 15, 2018, our community came together to celebrate Northwest Outward Bound School’s launch of Outdoor Uproar, an event to shine a light on the need for equity and inclusion for under-represented genders and cultural groups in the outdoor space.
2018 OUTDOOR UPROAR: Empowering Women & Girls Equality in the Outdoors
An event to celebrate the women and girl outdoor leaders of tomorrow! Join us at our inaugural event to connect and advocate for women and girls leadership, empowering equality in the outdoors! This event will build momentum and support for women and girls to access natural spaces, discover their inner strengths and inspire outdoor leaders…
Northwest Outward Bound School Welcomes New Executive Director Marc Heisterkamp
Northwest Outward Bound School Welcomes New Executive Director Marc Heisterkamp
Find Your Passion & Giving Back
I’m passionate about the outdoors. I love being outside. And I was able to see through the Outward Bound training how powerful this organization is and what they can do. ~ Susanne Orton Wise words from our Chief Development and Engagement Officer, Susanne Orton. A woman who’s not only been there, done that and has…
This Summer Give the Gift of Gear!
A single pair of warm gloves can make all the difference. This summer help us collect the gear we need to support our Portland Schools Program and other in-need scholarship programs! From having enough warm gloves, helmets and harnesses for each participant, your gifts ensure that all our student needs are met so they can focus on bigger things….
Discovering Confidence & Helping Others
I feel like I have a voice now…the next step for me is to have my voice heard. —Lupita Balbuena Vazquez, March 30, 2018 This quote comes to us from Lupita Balbuena Vazquez, a 2018 Pinnacle Program scholarship recipient, upon returning home from her 7-day Northwest Outward Bound Rock Climbing course this past spring. Hers is an…
GiveBIG – May 9th!
We are all more capable At Northwest Outward Bound School, we create environments that facilitate self-discovery. Our experiential programs cultivate teamwork, personal growth, and shift how an individual perceives themselves, their potential, and their role in the community. #GiveBIG, May 9th, 2018 – Double Your Impact GiveBIG and change lives. This will be Northwest Outward…
#GoingFurther
A few years ago, I started running. As a life-long climber and skier with an impulse towards gravity sports, I hadn’t considered running as a fit for me. If I’m to be honest with myself, I think it had more to do with not being a strong runner than any other convenient excuse. As the…