Whitewater Rescue Technician training is required for all individuals looking to become river professionals, such as raft guides or whitewater kayakers. This certification is essential for these outdoor professionals as it addresses all major aspects of water rescue and provides a standardization of training on topics including rescue techniques, training standards, operational policies, safety guidelines […]
The Leadership crew has finished their Wilderness First Responder training! They wrapped up on Sunday with a final practical exam. We have to give our base staff some credit for getting into the role of the “victim”. It’s also works out pretty well that we’re coming up on Halloween! Since completing their WFR phase, […]
Since their arrival to Costa Rica, our Leadership students have been tirelessly working and studying in pursuit of the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications. The group has already taken their exams for First Aid and CPR and are studying hard for Sunday’s written WFR exam.
The Tri-Country students are just about to finish their cross-country hike! They started their adventure from the Caribbean coast on September 22 and have been steadily making their way, on foot, all the way across Costa Rica. Last night they slept at a family homestay in Brujo and are continuing their journey today. Tomorrow they’ll […]
Bienvenidos, estudiantes de Leadership! It’s time again to welcome a new group of Leadership students. This fall, we have a group of 14 that are ready for a semester of challenge and adventure.
Tri-Country students are still trekking along on their coast-to-coast hiking expedition! They’ve seen a lot while exploring Costa Rica on foot. Learn about what they’ve been up to!
Here at Outward Bound Costa Rica, we like to give all participants who come on course (summer, gap year & semester, Girl Scouts and custom course participants) something more than a cool t-shirt to go home with. We like to give them something they can have with them at all times; something that will remind them […]
Bienvenidos, estudiantes de Tri-Country! We’re excited to welcome our first semester students for this fall. The group of nine arrived to our base in Tres Rios on Friday and have been settling in and getting to know each other.