by Amber Bolduc, Admissions Coordinator & Course Advisor For many of our students this summer, their HIOBS course will be the first time on a wilderness expedition, or maybe even the first time away from home for an extended period... READ MORE
Staff-led book club focuses on creating conversation around gender, race, mental health, and LGBTQ+ experiences. This year, Newry Course Director and Lead Instructor AP Parker (they/them) volunteered to lead the HIOBS book club. Wanting to continue the theme of suggesting... READ MORE
By Katie Howe (They/She), Summer Search Boston alumna Editor’s note: The following blog was originally published by Summer Search and is a reflection from Katie Howe, writer, outdoors enthusiast, and Summer Search Boston alumna. Katie received their hiking boots ahead of their... READ MORE
We are beyond thrilled to have recently welcomed our new Director of Culture and Community, Emily Shames! An outdoor enthusiast, dog sledder extraordinaire, and lover of Outward Bound, she came into this role with a plethora of field experience and... READ MORE
Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must have. It means creating an inclusive world. In honor of International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of the women and female-led initiatives currently inspiring us through their work to make... READ MORE
If anyone could have the Superstar Sailing Instructor title, it would be Deirdre Lacambra. After starting in 1989 and working for HIOBS throughout the ’90s, Deirdre took a 25-year break from instructing to raise a family with her husband Mark... READ MORE
Maeve started working at HIOBS as a Sea Instructor in the summer of 2022. A long-time outdoor enthusiast, she was in the market for something new and decided to try out working in the field as a sailing instructor. Maeve... READ MORE
As an outdoor educator and enthusiast, Chris Myrick wanted more than to just work in the outdoors. With a desire for more structured expeditions and professional development opportunities, he set off on a search for something new and ultimately found... READ MORE
“They say that every adventure starts with a step. A singular footfall, and you’re on your way, ready to take on the world. I disagree. I believe that an adventure begins with the decision to take one, and that this... READ MORE
Danny Wiggins first joined HIOBS in 2018 right out of college from the University of Vermont, where he led expeditions with the school’s outing club and worked as an advisor, coordinating trips for the student body, camps, and other outdoor... READ MORE