My name is Ben and I was a student on this fall’s Instructor Development Course, if it wasn’t the most epic than I’d be surprised to hear what is. 50 days of amazing people exploring the sea, mountains, and ourselves, what else could we ask for? We started by heading straight to the sea for…
Lili’s reflections on challenges and triumphs from her Washington Kayaking and Mountaineering Course
In the spring of my junior year, I started carrying small, black Moleskine journals in which I write incessantly–thoughts, quotes, to-do-lists, poems, assignments, letters, book recommendations, etc. Having kept these little journals for the past two and a half years, I know that there is a correlation between my wellbeing and how much I write. …
OUT There Adventures Service Project
Join EarthCorp and OUT There Adventures for the Get OUT There Service Project In honor of LGBT history month, local non-profits OUT There Adventures and EarthCorp are teaming up to drawn attention to the LGBTQ community and its relationship to our region’s parks and wild places. Saturday, October 15th. 10am to 2pm. Genesee Park….
2016 Student Scholarship Report
Pinnacle Scholarship Program The Pinnacle Scholarship Program enables low-income, high-potential youth to tap into their inner strengths by challenging themselves physically, mentally and emotionally on wilderness courses. Through pre- and post-course mentoring and a service component, Northwest Outward Bound ensures that these students have the tools they need to succeed and transfer skills learned on-course…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…