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

Anna Parker, or AP, is a huge part of our Land Program team in Newry. She first joined HIOBS in 2014 while still a student at Middlebury College, working logistics her first summer and returning as an assistant instructor the... READ MORE

Our entire HIOBS community is deeply saddened and disturbed by yesterday’s events in Uvalde, Texas, at Robb Elementary School. As an educational organization, we know we must do better in protecting our youth and our communities from the ravages of... READ MORE

“This experience was immensely healing. I needed it more than I knew. Sailing the Florida Keys was the perfect back drop for a week of challenging moments, introspective thought, and personal growth.” – JOHN, AGE 30 Founded by a veteran,... READ MORE