Testimonials

Do you have an Outward Bound Experience to share? We would love to hear from you. Share your story and pictures from your course with other prospective students and alumni. Send stories, letters, pictures, and dedicated websites/blogs to: Outward Bound Stories.

	Greg took a Sailing course in Maine and found new insight into his fears and his passions on course. The course impacted him so profoundly that he wrote an article that was printed in the News & Observer in North Carolina.
	Jessica, the 2006 Marmot Leadership Scholarship recipient, shares her journal with us and reflects on what she's learned and gained from her 50-day Washington Wilderness Educator course.
	Amanda writes about her dogsledding adventures and personal growth in the blustery Minnesota winter.
	Maisie's excerpt recounts memories from her mountaineering and rafting course triggered by her Teva tan.
	Monika, a Marmot Leadership Scholarship recipient, recalls seven things she learned in seven weeks on an Alaska Leadership Semester.
	Kevin recounts the highlights of his Alaskan sea kayaking course through his story and photos.
	Bob revisits the challenges, successes, and friendships from his 14-day Alaska mountaineering course.

Denise shares a note of thanks for the experiences leading up to, on, and after her 81-day Rockies Wilderness Semester.

Terri experienced a profound impact and discovered self-confidence through attending three Outward Bound courses.

Gail recounts the experiences of preparing for and going on a family backpacking course with her son.

Maureen reflects on her entire desert backpacking course through her online journal.

Larry contacted Outward Bound this past fall with a testimonial that was worthy of putting to music - literally.

Katie reconnected with us through our alumni newsletter. Her story was so intriguing, we wanted to share it with you.

Jenny truly lived the words “Outward Bound” on her Maine Sailing Course.

Joe continues his Outward Bound connection.

Jeri "developed a backbone and found a voice she never knew she had" on her Life & Career Renewal course.

Meredith describes the most unforgettable memory of her life…experienced on her Outward Bound course!

Frank has been on two Outward Bound courses. His experiences have led him to be a true outdoor enthusiast!

Marc spent three glorious weeks on a multi-expedition adventure with Outward Bound in the Alaskan Outback.

Valerie believes that going on her Outward Bound course was the best choice of her life. Her 22 days in the backcountry have inspired her to walk with confidence.

Michelle thinks of her life in two eras: pre-Outward Bound and post-Outward Bound. Read her story to find out why.

Sam’s canoeing and backpacking adventure led her to an important internal discovery: "I am determined and strong and respected."

Annemarie was able to stare in the heart of her fears in her journey through Desolation and Labyrinth Canyons in the heart of Utah. She finished her trip knowing that she could do anything!

Dave's dogsledding adventure provided him more than a few stories to write home about. Read what he shared with his hometown paper.

Juan, a Pinnacle Scholar , gave this inspiring speech at a fundraising event in San Francisco.

Tessa waxes poetic about her solo camping experience on an Outward Bound course in Utah.

Bridget shares a poem inspired by her Outward Bound instructors.

Derek talks about his 23-day Mountaineering Course in the San Juans, "the single most important thing I have ever done."

Mark shows photos from his canoeing expedition.

Dena reflects upon her experiences on the North Carolina Outward Bound Backpacking and Rock Climbing Expedition.

Jim recounts a diary entry from his Outward Bound course from 1970.

Melinda remembers the special bond she had with her instructors and fellow course mates.

Michael gives a detailed account of his 22-day Multi-Expedition course

Sarah "got so attached to everything about the outdoors" on her 14-day backpacking course.

Teri recalls an Outward Bound course she took and how it continues to positively affect her life over 20 years later.

Sam reflects about his Outward Bound course, "an experience of dramatic proportions" .

Proud Thompson Island Alumni speak up.

Diana tells about how she persevered on her canoeing course.

An anonymous Ascent course alumni talks about how her Outward Bound course affected her.