Outward Bound Costa Rica courses utilize several top surf spots, varying as much in vibe and character as in wave breaks and micro climate. Some of the more renowned surf spots are found in the Guanacaste Province, located in the northwest part of the country. OBCR is the only Outward Bound school that boasts a […]
Exercising does a body good – it helps prevent injury and gets your pumped and prepped for when you need the muscles. Surfer Magazine shows some exercises to help keep your surfing body in shape. With a new year often comes new goals. National Geographic Adventure magazine just published their Ultimate Adventure Bucket List 2013. […]
The Tri-Country Semester group has been soaking up the Caribbean sun on Solarte Island in the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. After this past week, most of the students are NAUI-certified scuba divers! The students now know about dive equipment, the science of diving, responsible diving practices and the Bocas Del Toro underwater environment. […]
As our Semester courses are either wrapping up or have recently finished the surfing portions of their trips, we have been thinking a lot of catching some gnarly waves. We came across this intriguing article about a young, prodigal surfer and were inspired by how much this Australian-native has accomplished in such a short period […]
Leadership students have been spending most of this past week at the beach. They started their American Red Cross Lifeguard training at a pool in Tres Ríos to learn basic rescue techniques and later went to Playa Manuel Antonio to finish up their training at the beach. Check out a video of our instructors practicing […]
Our Tri-Country students have been having an amazing time during their surf phase. The group started learning the surfing basics at Playa Avellanas, then headed to Manuel Antonio, before wrapping up their surfing expedition in Playa Tulín. We’re pretty sure they’re ready to sign on for a pro-tour with all the practice they’ve had. As if […]
After trekking across Costa Rica and working hard to give back to small community in Nicaragua, we figured these dedicated students deserved some fun in the sun. Last week, they arrived at beautiful Playa Avellanas to begin their surf phase. For the last week, instructors have been teaching them how to pop, read waves and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pictures from space? Absolutely. The following personal photos from an Italian astronaut who had some great things to say about his journey. Story here. Also in the news, the first private space capsule docked with the ISS. Behold the era of privatised space travel! Story here. For the past several days/week, everyone and their sister has […]
As the summer months approach we are getting more and more excited to welcome our seasonal staff that will be helping out with our summer courses. So far we have some of the bios for the staff, take a look! Amelia Garita Hometown: Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica Education: Business Manager in Sustainable Tourism Amelia grew […]
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 […]
The difficulty of paddling out to surf is an activity many of our students become aware of during course. Ryan Huxley shares a great upper back stretch for any surfer experiencing some pain in the shoulders. Story here. Some interesting tips for packing light while on hikes. However some of us here take issue with […]
Riding a bike to work truly is the worst thing in the world, as said by this Adventure Journal contributor (don’t worry, it’s not what it looks like). Story here. Astral athlete Zac Crouse undertook an incredible kayaking adventure, paddling around 1,300 km through Canada. However his touring kayak was required to go through swift water the likes of […]
Costa Rica is diverse in many ways, however its rich biodiversity under the water is rarely touched on. Take a read here to find out why it is so rich in biodiversity. Story here. Take a look at this massive pod of dolphins! An amazing site that is often found off the waters of Central America […]