In honor of Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's 60th anniversary, we recently reached out to our staff—both past and present—and asked them to share a memory or story from their time working for HIOBS. We were curious about what their... READ MORE

The outdoors have never been equitable—having access to gear, transportation, and a supportive community is a privilege that is often overlooked. As a way to help rewrite this narrative, HIOBS Instructor e/Elliot h/Higger created Kayak Quinn, a project generating access to... READ MORE

Ray Jackson became a poet when he was hopping freight trains around the country in the early 2000s. Wherever he is and whatever he does, Ray writes as a way to speak about the essence of his experiences, and what... READ MORE

Steve Melamed, HIOBS Instructor extraordinaire, and his wife Marisa, ex- VOBS Instructor take to the lakes of Vermont with their new baby for a first family expedition. Read below for some impressions, tips, and tricks from some experienced guides, doing... READ MORE

This pandemic experience has underscored my values, inspired me to be my best self, and to seek ways to help others. I feel certain that I will come out of this ordeal stronger for what I have learned about dealing... READ MORE