#OptOutside was a campaign that was started by REI back in 2015. #OptOutside was a campaign that was started by REI back in 2015. They decided to shut all their doors on Black Friday; they didn’t process any online payments and also payed all of their 12,000 employees not to come to work and enjoy the outdoors. Below […]
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 […]
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 […]
So while all the summer course students return home, with awesome tans, to share photos and stories of their adventures in Costa Rica, and fall students start enthusiastically packing for their upcoming semester and adult courses, CRROBS instructors are not so lucky. They are spending 9 straight days, from August 18-26, getting their Wilderness First […]
The two most common medical queries we get at Outward Bound Costa Rica: “Do I need any vaccinations?” “Is malaria a problem? Do I need to get anti-malarial drugs?” Do I need any vaccinations? Costa Rica Outward Bound only requires that all students have their diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine. However, Outward Bound Costa Rica suggests […]