Northwest Outward Bound School

Thank you, Northwest Outward Bound School 💙 1965-2024 Over the years, we've had the privilege to work with countless students, educators, and community partners, all united by a passion for outdoor education and the transformative power of nature. Together, we've climbed mountains, camped under the stars, paddled rugged waters, and built a community that values resilience, leadership, and compassion. While this chapter is coming to an end, the spirit of Northwest Outward Bound School lives on in every challenge conquered, every lesson learned, and every friendship forged. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Thank you for being a part of our crew. 🎨: Bridget O'Hara

End of an Era Video: Thank you Northwest Outward Bound School 💙 1965-2024 A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the unforgettable 'End of an Era' party celebrating the Northwest Outward Bound School on Saturday, 8/24. We can't thank you enough for the love and support we felt from everyone who joined us. Thank you for being a part of our #NWOBS crew. At the party, we premiered this video, "End of an Era," celebrating the impact & legacy of NWOBS and the people who made it such a uniquely special School. "You can take the person out of NWOBS, but you can't take the Outward Bound out of the person."

It's always a blast having students from The Fellowship Initiative (TFI)! ☀️ 🛶 ✌️ Here's what Ada, our Content Creator, shared from their recent adventures: "Throughout their week on the Deschutes River, these students, part of JPMorganChase's The Fellowship Initiative, in partnership with the Social Justice Learning Institute, had the opportunity to develop new skills, work together to test their limits and boundaries, and reflect on their goals - past, present, and future. One student told me he's excited to take his family outside once he gets home and was surprised by how nice it was to spend the week away from his phone!" #SummerAdventures #NWOBS

We want to hear from you 💙 What makes NWOBS so special? Join us in keeping the Northwest Outward Bound spirit alive by contributing to our Kudos Board! Share your stories, memories, and tributes to honor the enduring legacy of our one-of-a-kind School. Thank you for an incredible journey. #NWOBS #ThankYou

🌞 🚣♂️ We are soaking up all of the special moments and memories from our Final Season! 🌞 🚣♂️ Our Content Creators have captured some epic clips from our summer courses and we want to share them all with you! Take a look at some of the moments Ada captured during our Oregon Rafting & Alpine Backpacking course earlier this summer. #NWOBS #FinalSeason

🌟 Celebrating 59 Unforgettable Seasons with NWOBS! 🌟 As we shared in our Spring newsletter, the NWOBS Board of Directors made the difficult decision to close the school after 59 years of exceptional programming. Today, as we begin the last month of summer, our belief in the power of Outward Bound remains as strong today as it was in 1965. We celebrate our alumni and instructors who have paddled these rivers and climbed these mountains over the past six decades. We honor our administrative teams who’ve provided key operational support, and we deeply thank our donors who’ve given time and treasure. Together, we have shared adventures filled with courage, determination, and spirit. Thank you all for being part of the NWOBS crew and for making these years so special. Here’s to the countless memories and the incredible community we’ve built together! 🏞️🧗♂️🛶 We hope you enjoy reviewing some of the photos from our NWOBS vault below. ➡️ Read more from our Interim Executive Director here: https://bit.ly/4faSA86 We warmly invite you to keep the spirit of our Outward Bound community alive by engaging with our Kudos Board. It's a special online space where all those who hold Northwest Outward Bound close to their hearts can stay in touch and pay tribute to our enduring legacy. 💙 Please share your memories here: https://bit.ly/4f7TVw3 #NWOBS #59YearsStrong #ThankYou #OutwardBound #AdventureAwaits

Rappelling is all about trust. 🤝 Trusting the rope, trusting each other, and trusting yourself. After 15 days living, expeditioning, and working together, this crew, who joined us for our Oregon Rafting & Rock Climbing course, put their trust and skills to the test on rappel day at Smith Rock! 📸 Photos by: Ada Cohen, Odin Falls Content Creator

🤩☁️ Wow! We still have our heads in the clouds (Literally!) after our recent program with Climbers of Color. Brigette, one of our 2024 Content Creators, shared, "It was an honor to document unforgettable moments on Tahoma with an all-BIPOC crew. Mountain objectives come with their own set of challenges, and seeing this crew navigate them through a BIPOC lens was truly inspiring. Huge thanks to NWOBS and Climbers of Color for fostering this environment for growth." 📸 Here are just a few of the beautiful moments Brigette captured on course with us:

🌞🌳 Thank You for an amazing June! 🌳🌞 We are beyond grateful to all our incredible students for making June a month to remember! Your enthusiasm and spirit during our adventures made every moment special. Here’s to making the most of our adventures this summer! 🌍✨ For more photos, visit: https://lnkd.in/gr_m9XeJ 📸 Bridgette Takeuchi & Ada Cohen

Seize the summer 🌞 Help us fill our final summer expeditions! Thank you for being part of the Northwest Outward Bound School community. For 59 years, our school has offered expeditions and programs across the beautiful and remote landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Today, we're making our last request for scholarship donations for students to participate in our final 2024 season. Your donation will directly support the scholarship requests that we have received and will help us expand access to students who would not otherwise experience the magic of Outward Bound. Thank you for your enduring support and impact. Donate Today https://bit.ly/4ehBXa2