We would like to announce the arrival of our new Custom Course Manager, Allison Bates. Allison comes to Outward Bound Costa Rica from her previous position as Programs Coordinator at the Cloud Forest School in Monteverde, Costa Rica. She is excited to be joining the Marketing Office at OBCR. Please see below for more information […]
Tradition is always a great thing to see in action. Take a look at this awesome family business in Ecuador. Story here. It was no joke when we said that a lot of folks were talking about Everest expeditions. However, we thankfully can say that the season is over, and now folks have begun rafting in […]
One of the most important pieces of equipment we suggest here at Outward Bound Costa Rica is the headlamp. We often tell students to be sure to bring one of these handy bits of gear, not only because of its convenience, but also because it gets dark around 5:30, and you will simply need a light for a good part of the […]
Everyone take a close look at your puppies and kittens. Just to make sure they are what they claim to be. Story here. Stand-up paddle (SUP) boarding is definitely becoming a more popular pastime, and learning how to do SUP on whitewater is the next logical step. Although not that new of a dicipline, whitewater SUP is […]
The Canyon School recently conducted their annual multi-element course in Costa Rica. The group took part in a true adventure oriented course which included a hiking portion, surfing, white water rafting, as well as a canopy zipline tour. Take a look below to see some of the action! Contact our Custom Courses & Partnerships Manager for more […]
Costa Rican surfing has, at times, become a victim of its own success. Once sleepy and undeveloped towns have quickly turned into major population centers complete with every modern convenience and every modern scourge. One of the most attractive and spectacular allures of traveling to surf (especially so in Costa Rica) is the idea that […]
As the tropical challenge semester transitioned from their surfing phase to their kayaking portion, we quickly grabbed an assortment of fantastic images from their time spent on the pacific coast riding the famed Costa Rican waves. Check out the slideshow below!
Another fantastic week has come and gone here in the rich coast. As the office dwellers have been exploring the vast reaches of the internet, some cool stuff has been discovered. Take a look! I am almost 100% positive we have done every single one of these things here. The trash bag as a pack […]
In case you missed it, yesterday President Obama gave some inspiring, albeit slightly short-winded remarks about the America’s Great Outdoors initiative that he began 10 months ago. As an organization that supports environmental preservation, outdoor pursuits, and experiential learning in wilderness settings, we were excited to tune in for his comments about these subjects. Besides, […]