This month we are highlighting Grayson Smith, Associate Logistics Manager (ALM) at Table Rock Base Camp. Grayson first joined NCOBS as a Logistics Coordinator before their last semester at Appalachian State University during summer 2023 . After graduating with a... READ MORE

Written by Pauline Thompson, Veterans Program Alum Here I sit Beneath the umbrella-esque leaves of a mother pawpaw tree, In the Pisgah Forest, home of the Cherokee, in what is now known as North Carolina. A crow caws A bee is... READ MORE

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