Be tough, yet gentle. Humble, yet bold. Swayed always by beauty and truth. -Bob Pieh   The photos on the left are from the photo album “Mom’s Extraordinary, Outstanding, Personal, Adventure.” These treasured memories feature VOBS alumni and donor, Deb... READ MORE

Last Thursday, more than 50 Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) supporters came together at our Twin Cities Center (TCC) in Saint Paul for a festive Open House. As Poppy Potter, Director of TCC and Group Programs explained, “this year is a milestone for VOBS.”... READ MORE

Which Outward Bound skills are marketable? Answer: All of them! As Hiring Manager here at Voyageur Outward Bound School, I read hundreds of resumes each year. The ones that stand out highlight accomplishments that reflect a well-rounded candidate. Any alum... READ MORE

When I met Bob Chase, I did not know his profession, or his last name. Bob and I and five other strangers got to know each other in the context of an Outward Bound course. Our instructors, Dave Casey and... READ MORE

The VOBS dogs are on my mind. I’m looking at photos of Studio/E’s recent dogsled “hook-up.” Studio/E is a membership program designed to help leaders launch and navigate ideas. Recently, their folks joined us up at Homeplace for a weekend... READ MORE

I recently saw a story about Doris Buffet’s Letters Foundation on the Newshour. I thought: Wow, those folks at the Foundation have an awesome job– read people’s life stories all day long and then work to make a difference in their... READ MORE

“It’s an adventure!” High school students enrolled in the Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies are raving about their experience: It’s so much better than regular school. I’m working with clients. I’m communicating, collaborating on a team, meeting deadlines– being... READ MORE

In the winter of 2013, I was an instructor on what we call an Insight Day here at VOBS, Twin Cities Center. On this particular day, we were supposed to snowshoe. The students met us as at the site and... 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

When I first met Brian Meyer, I did not anticipate that he would move me, and the rest of our Boundary Waters crew, to tears with his writing. On Expedition, I discovered a patient and thoughtful friend, and I think... READ MORE