Laura Dekker, 15 years old at the time, set sail to embark on a trip around the world…alone. This article gives a glimpse of the backstory about her epic trip after sailing 27,000 nautical miles in 519 days (17 months) to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. She made a documentary (Maidentrip) which […]
Have you ever found it difficult to accurately convey the impact of an OBCR course? Perhaps you want to impress your teachers or friends with knowledge of how experiential learning theory actually manifests itself on your OBCR course? Interested in being able to speak eloquently about your transformative experience on course, or your upcoming experience […]
The Leadership students have been working hard on their Lifeguard certification training in Playa Avellana, in the pool near our base, and now in Bocas Del Toro, Panama where they will have their final exams. Here’s a quick video to give you a glimpse of what their training entails. After finishing their Lifeguard training, the […]
Banff Mountain Film Fest 2012 Avery Stonich sums up the Banff Mountain Film Fest 2012 entries, which passed through her hometown of Boulder, CO last week. I watched the trailers last night and they are spectacular. Included in this tour’s winners are crossing antartica unsupported, hidden tributaries of the Grand Canyon, professional climbers, skiers, and […]
The San Jose Municipality puts together a Summer Event for the community where they bring music, art, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy…for free! The event was spread out among five parks in the heart of San Jose. Communications Director, Jeff Friend, was able to take some photos of a few of the activities for […]
After an all around success on the Hiking Phase, Wilderness First Responder, and Ropes, the Leadership group is completing their fourth phase of course: surf and lifeguard certification at Playa Avellanas. Students have been engaging in beach based leadership development activities, surfing and building their relationship with the ocean, and consuming extraordinary amounts of fish! […]
Our hiking expedition and homestays in the remote region of Piedras Blancas often times leave students with fond memories of the Costa Rican countryside and the welcoming families that teach them about their local traditions. Alum that are fortunate enough to return to this community usually come back maybe one or two more times. However, […]
Dear future Outward Bound Costa Rica Adventurers: You may know that inherent to international travel is intercultural experience. However, you may not know that Outward Bound Costa Rica deliberately integrates customized cross-cultural experiences into each course in order to enhance the global competence of its students long after they leave the country. Not only do […]
Every year, hundreds of students trek through the remote rainforest of Costa Rica and into the homes of our Costa Rican homestays. Since the inception of Outward Bound Costa Rica, the Lopez family has been one of our homestays, welcoming us time and time again into their community and showing us the local traditions of […]
Rising Up with Ropes – TRR:OL Leadership students are taking their final test & practicum this afternoon for their Technical Ropes Rescue – Operations Level (TRR:OL) certification. The TRR:OL certification, combined with the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) certifications, will empower them to join any rescue team – teams that are […]
The objective of rescue training is to provide as many skills as possible to effectively perform a rescue with minimum risk and liability to those involved and in such a way that rescuers do not become victims themselves. Technical Ropes Rescue: Operations Level (TRR:OL) is just one subset of technical rescue that provides training for […]
In February, Outward Bound Costa Rica instructors worked on a pro bono project to train the Costa Rican Rescue Squad, also known as park rangers. This pro bono training is in its second year and occurs once a month for three days. The training touches on the essentials of Wilderness First Responder curriculum, including mastering […]
After training how to attend to victims in the remote wilderness, Leadership Semester students headed to the Río Pejibaye to train for their Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) certification. Spring 2013 Leadership Semester students train to attend to victims in remote wilderness settings. The WRT certification is issued by Rescue 3 International and is a necessary […]
Outward Bound Costa Rica is thrilled to have a new Student Enrollment Manager join the team- Welcome, Kirbi Rogers! Kirbi will be responsible for managing and developing the student enrollment for OBCR’s Summer Adventures, Semester Courses and Girl Scouts destinations program. Beyond performing these critical duties for the OBCR Communications Office, Kirbi is looking forward to […]
If you haven’t yet heard the story of the Coast Guard rescuing the Bounty (replica of 18th century ship) in the middle of Hurricane Sandy, you may want to check it out. It’s really amazing what the Coast Guard had to endure to save 14 lives. Here’s a snippet: “Before long its anti-icing system failed, […]