In reality, when most people set a goal, obstacles and hurdles can arise and some people give up. Goal setting doesn’t have to be that hard! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make goal setting work for you. To all of our Alumni out there—you know that you can rise to any […]
We are thrilled to welcome Ryan, our new Open Enrollment Manager, to our family at Outward Bound Costa Rica. Ryan graduated university with a B.A in Strategic Communications & Spanish Minor from The University of Utah. He is passionate about making long lasting friendships around the world. You can also find him listening to live music, […]
In early March we welcomed 14 students and 2 chaperons from Regis University! This is the first year we’ve partnered with the Regis Rangers to provide an alternative Spring Break for their students, serving the BriBri indigenous community of Talamanca and taking on numerous adventures along the way. Some of their course highlights included: working […]
On May 14, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed nine students and one chaperon from Canyon School in northern California for an 11-day hiking adventure through picturesque and remote rainforests of Costa Rica. After they arrived at our base, they met their OBCR Instructors…
On February 10, 2018 Outward Bound Costa Rica (OBCR) welcomed students and chaperons from Oliverian School in Haverhill, New Hampshire for an 8-day hiking adventure through picturesque and remote rainforests of Costa Rica. After they arrived at our base, they began a course orientation…
When you spend enough time in the mountains, you acquire a very distinct mindset; the way you think and see things starts to change. Overtime, we’re all the more wise through our experiences. Here is a list of 15 things, I think we can all agree upon, only adventurers would know: 1. The 5 second […]
Since 2009, Outward Bound Costa Rica has partnered The European School, one of the premier private schools in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, to provide a multi-day course as part of the 11th grade class curriculum. This liberal arts and humanities school serves both international and Costa Rican students. In February 2018, 28 students from the […]
Students from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) arrived at our rainforest base on Saturday, December 16th—marking the start of their thru-hike journey to unspoiled rainforests and remote homestays far from the tourist route. This Custom Course was open to all UTC students. Some came with a friend, however, for many of them this was a […]
Written by: Maia Seals, 2017 Communications & Marketing Intern 1. Improves cardio-respiratory and decreases blood pressure. Hiking promotes blood flow and circulation to improve your cardiovascular system—allowing you to breathe deeply and feel alive! 2. It’s sociable. Hikers always recommend using a buddy system. A regular weekend meet-up or a planned long-distance trek can help you […]
Coast to Coast completed their cross-country hike from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica last week! After 85 days of adventures, we were sad to see the five of them go this past Tuesday. This group was something special. After each course, instructors came back to our Communications Office raving about how […]
Instead of electronics, put on your wishlist items that will help you get outside, clear your mind, and get a leg up on your New Years Resolutions. These are items that we have tested in the field and highly recommend for hiking and camping: 1. Keen Voyageur Hiking Boots For long distance hiking we recommend […]
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest! It was such a difficult decision with many great submissions. The winning photos were blindly selected by our Communications Office staff. Our 2017 contest winners are… 1st Place Winner: Clara Holland A special congratulations to Clara Holland, the winner of the #OBCRAlumni Photo Contest! Her photo will be […]
A highlight of our week in the Communications Office is always hearing from alumni from past years. We recently got back in touch with Sara DiBiase, an alumna from a Custom Course with her high school back in February 2009! We asked if she’d be up for a interview, and it was incredible to hear […]
Turtle Tracks Written by: Lucy Manlick I hear a shout in the distance, calling me to the night-blackened beach. This is it. The moment. The one I have been waiting for ever since we arrived here in Panama. The turtles are hatching. I take off running, trying to get to the hatchery as fast as […]
When searching “best time to visit Costa Rica”, many sites say that it is best during the summer time aka the dry season. Dry season lasts from December to April. What they don’t tell you is that traveling to Costa Rica during the green season or rainy season (May to November) has its advantages. Here are the […]