One Veteran’s commitment to his comrades and their connection and healing in the outdoors made him a lifetime supporter of Outward Bound’s veterans programs.   By Joe Beckham, NCOBS Instructor 1969, 1970, 1972-1974, 1978  When Woody Woodward joined NCOBS staff... READ MORE

Asheville, NC — North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is pleased to welcome Rob Sacasa as its new Director of Finance.  Rob joins NCOBS with over 20 years of finance, auditing, and compliance experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors. Most... READ MORE

Bill Murray’s Outward Bound journey began in 1985 with a 21-day Leadership Skills course at North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS). Inspired by his instructors and the transformative Outward Bound methodology, he returned to NCOBS just two years later as... READ MORE

Written by Annie Jonas The flutter of bug netting on my face drew me out of an uneasy slumber. Two tiny hand-like paws released the netting just in time to miss my swatting hand. Within seconds the raccoon returned to... READ MORE

Written by instructor, Emma Taylor As Outward Bound instructors, we provide our students with challenges to help them grow resilience and strength to overcome adversity. We teach them compassion and how to find fun in hard times. As we facilitate... READ MORE

When you sign up for Outward Bound, you will receive a packing list of items to bring with you on course. Outward Bound will provide you with many of the bigger items, such as sleeping bags, backpacks, water bottles, food,... READ MORE

One of the most important items you’ll need for your adventure in Florida is appropriate footwear for the marine environment you’ll be exploring.  At North Carolina Outward Bound School, we require you bring two types of footwear on course. 1.... READ MORE

Uphill, downhill, into thickets of rhododendrons, over rocky creek beds, pushing through lush forest foliage, and in all kinds of weather—you could encounter this terrain and more on your your backpacking course with Outward Bound. That’s why proper footwear is essential... READ MORE

Written by: Anthony Benvenuto, Alumni My Outward Bound expedition has been the most profound experience of my life. That feels powerful. I’m just shy of 50 days removed from the expedition, and I’m still beaming. Don’t get me wrong. Living... READ MORE

Written by staff member, Nicole Fava It’s 7:30 PM on a weeknight, and the sun is setting on a warm summer evening in North Carolina. I’ve just gotten up from my desk for the first time in hours to stretch... READ MORE