The Original and Leading Wilderness Experience

Ever since Outward Bound was founded in 1941 in Great Britain, we have been the pioneer and leader in wilderness-based experiential education with hundreds of thousands of alumni across the world. At North Carolina Outward Bound, we are committed to quality and safety along with challenge and growth.

Skilled Instructors; Passionate Educators

Whether leading a technical ascent or facilitating a group discussion, our instructors form the backbone, the heart and the soul of every course. North Carolina Outward Bound instructors are passionate about their work as educators and serving you as a student of this school. Certified as Wilderness First Responders, they teach you the basics of wilderness travel, encourage you to take responsibility and give you room to explore your strengths.

Qualities for Real Life

Even in the midst of a great adventure, you'll discover you have the tools to succeed on course as well as in life. Our core values (Self-reliance, Craftsmanship, Fitness and Compassion) are woven into every aspect of our courses. As you embrace them on your wilderness expedition, you will find that they are essential throughout life.

The Backyard Advantage

North Carolina Outward bound offers courses in some of the premier outdoor recreation areas of the country. Our course areas are amazingly beautiful pockets of wilderness that are deceptively challenging and powerfully inspiring. Whether you are coming from the Southeast of from across the country, you'll find our course areas extremely accessible and ideal for Outward Bound expeditions.

More Than An Outdoor Adventure -- The Beginning of a Journey

The real power of Outward Bound is what you make of it in expanding your possibilities - finding inspiration to take on the challenges of life, to fulfill your dreams and to reach out to improve your community. Outward Bound will serve as a reminder that you are capable of going beyond your limits to accomplish seemingly impossible things.

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