In honor of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's 60th anniversary, we recently reached out to our staff—both past and present—and asked them to share a memory or story from their time working for HIOBS. We were curious about what their... READ MORE
Taking an Outward Bound semester course might be one of the hardest things you'll ever do—and you'll probably want to do it again...and again.... READ MORE
While some people may think of Outward Bound as expeditionary learning for youth alone, that is far from the truth. From adult backpacking and sailing to veterans and semester courses, HIOBS offers numerous programs for adults (age 18+) looking to... READ MORE
What happens when you put HIOBS office staffers in the field for 10 days? Three members of our administrative team—Sarah Cotton, Gen Bristol, and Nina Shepperson—recently took part in our Florida Staff Invitational and came back with a newfound appreciation for... READ MORE
Having never been on an Outward Bound course, Joss Richman, 17, came to HIOBS this past summer with skepticism and nerves. However, his worries about experiential learning went out the door when he was met with kindness and reassurance from... READ MORE
Ray Jackson became a poet when he was hopping freight trains around the country in the early 2000s. Wherever he is and whatever he does, Ray writes as a way to speak about the essence of his experiences, and what... READ MORE
By Fiona Hooper, AIR alum and HIOBS Council Co-Chair “There is no later, only now.” -Lilian Hellman The adventurous women’s expedition “To Burnt Island and Back” was an idea born of its time in 2018, out of curiosity and desire,... READ MORE
Steve Melamed, HIOBS Instructor extraordinaire, and his wife Marisa, ex- VOBS Instructor take to the lakes of Vermont with their new baby for a first family expedition. Read below for some impressions, tips, and tricks from some experienced guides, doing... READ MORE
This pandemic experience has underscored my values, inspired me to be my best self, and to seek ways to help others. I feel certain that I will come out of this ordeal stronger for what I have learned about dealing... READ MORE
Luke Lezhanskyy, Maine Appalachian Backpacking & Canoeing for Adults (HNCF-942). So here we were, Christian and I, huddling in our sleeping bags on either side of Liam, keeping him warm with our combined body heat. Liam’s sleeping bag was drenched... READ MORE