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Thank you, Northwest Outward Bound School 💙 1965-2024 While this chapter is coming to an end, the spirit of #NWOBS lives on in every challenge conquered, every lesson learned, and every friendship forged. Thank you for being a part of our journey. 🎨: Bridget O'Hara

It's always a blast having students from The Fellowship Initiative (TFI)! ☀️ 🛶 ✌️ Students, part of @jpmorgan Chase's The Fellowship Initiative, in partnership with the @SJLI_CA developed new skills, worked together to test their limits, and reflect on their goals.

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: bit.ly/4f7TVw3

🌞 🚣‍♂️ We are soaking up all of the special moments and memories from our Final Season! 🌞 🚣‍♂️ Take a look at some of the moments Ada Cohen, one of our Content Creators, captured during our Oregon Rafting & Alpine Backpacking course earlier this summer! #NWOBS #FinalSeason

[2/6] 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...

[3/6] Together, we have shared adventures filled with courage, determination, and spirit.

[1/6] 🌟 59 Unforgettable Seasons with NWOBS! 🌟 The NWOBS Board of Directors made the difficult decision to close the school after 59 years of exceptional programming. As we begin the last month of summer, our belief in the power of Outward Bound remains stronger than ever...

[4/6] 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! 🏞️🧗‍♂️🛶

[5/6] Read more from our Interim Executive Director here: bit.ly/4faSA86

[6/6] We 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 #NWOBS close to their hearts can stay in touch and pay tribute to our enduring legacy. 💙 bit.ly/4f7TVw3

#Rappelling is all about trust. 🤝 Trusting the rope, trusting each other, and trusting yourself. After 15 days living, expeditioning, and working together, this crew put their trust & skills to the test on rappel day at Smith Rock! 📸: Ada Cohen, Odin Falls Content Creator

🤩☁️ Wow! We still have our heads in the clouds (Literally!) after our recent program with #ClimbersofColor. Here are just a few of the beautiful moments Brigette captured on course with us! 📸 #SummerAdventures

Are you local to the WA area and looking for an epic #adventure to start your summer? 👋 We have an open spot available on our North Cascades Alpine Backpacking & Rock Climbing course this June. Could this be you? 📩 Email us: studentservices@nwoutwardbound.org for more info!

🏕️ Today we're joining @OutwardBoundUSA in celebration of the first-ever 'Crews for Community' Day 2024: June 5th! We are coming together in support of increasing access to adventure, nationwide. Donate to our summer 2024 students: …outwardboundschool.networkforgood.com/projects/7299-… #OutwardBoundTogether

Nothing like a slice of watermelon during an expedition! What's your favorite trail treat? 📸: Isabella Moriones

You've thought about working for NWOBS before — now's the time to take the leap and apply! We're hiring Instructors, Logistics Coordinators, Cooks, a Content Creator, and a Field Correspondent. nwobs.org/connect/employ… 📸: Isabella Moriones

Nothing but grins, ear to ear 😍 📸: Quinn Brasel

We are proud to announce Ginger Naylor as the first female CEO of Outward Bound USA! Join us in welcoming Ginger and click here for the full statement: prweb.com/releases/2022/….

Where to next? We have so many exciting courses scheduled for 2023, and the PNW is your oyster. Check them out in our course finder: nwobs.org/course-finder/ 📸: Isabella Moriones

Seeing this while you're in class? Take your spring semester outside on a Pathfinder, Semester or Outdoor Educator expedition. 2023 gap year expeditions are on sale now. Explore them today: bit.ly/3dQ2Sis 📸: Colby Blue