At North Carolina Outward Bound School, we have something for every age group. Check out these upcoming featured courses and staff favorites. If you have questions about these courses or would like to enroll, please call us at (888) 756-2627 or email [email protected].
Dates: 8.4.2024 - 8.7.2024
Ages: 12+
Location: North Carolina
This course is designed to foster connection between a young person and a trusted adult in their life. Through challenging backcountry activities like backpacking, orienteering, sleeping and eating in the backcountry and rock climbing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the memories and metaphors of a shared adventure will carry on long into the future.
Dates: 9.21.2024 - 9.28.2024
Ages: 30+
Location: North Carolina
Enjoy traveling through the misty, cool mountains of Western North Carolina on this backpacking and rock climbing expedition. Spend time climbing up rock faces or rappelling down them. In addition to gaining experience traveling in some of the oldest mountains in the world, you'll build upon your confidence and leadership skills by meeting women and gender-expansive students from all over the country and working as a team to accomplish your daily goals.
Dates: 9.26.2024 - 12.6.2024
Ages: 18+
Location: North Carolina, Florida, and Patagonia
Climb rock faces in the cool autumn mountains of North Carolina, journey by river through the canopied forests and barrier islands of Florida and summit peaks in the Land of Fire and Ice at the edge of the world in Patagonia. While living and traveling in the classroom of the great outdoors, you will gain a clear sense of your abilities, build strong bonds with your group and walk away with a greater understanding of the wilderness, the world and yourself.