“Compassion is a verb.” Thich Nhat Hanh Greetings VOBS Friends, Today we have reason to celebrate. Yesterday, we resumed programming. After a hiatus of more than five months, we welcomed the first students back to the Boundary Waters for in-person expeditions.... READ MORE
Greetings VOBS Friends, Have you found your “why?” Simon Sinek, Peter Docker and David Mead wrote a pretty good book in 2017 called, “Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team.” I have no... READ MORE
On every Outward Bound course our students experience the benefit of relevant challenges and the positive effects of nature as they build character and leadership skills: emotion management, empathy, teamwork, responsibility, initiative, problem solving, persistence, and service. Equally important, our courses... READ MORE
Yoshie Kateada, is a native of Madison, Wisconsin. She was first introduced to Outward Bound through her parents – who met on course as students in Washington. Yoshie’s parents continued to mention Outward Bound throughout her childhood, so she eventually... READ MORE
Finally, Dear Readers, all will be revealed! Courtesy of the indomitable Rachael Pace, we now have an insider’s look at the life of a VOBS intern. Expect the unexpected… The Intern Experience: A Sesh II Perspective by Rachael Pace Rule... READ MORE
Tyler Fish is a father, coach, author, explorer and educator. We are lucky to report that “Fish,” as he is affectionately known, has been a staff member here at Voyageur Outward Bound School for 22 years. Next month, Fish will embark... READ MORE
I’m delighted to introduce you to my friend and VOBS instructor extraordinaire, Rachel Hedlund. Rae-Rae, as she is affectionately known, has a super-infectious laugh, a surfer alter ego and is the only person I know who refers to Ruth Bader... READ MORE
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