Believe it or not, most students sign up for a Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) course without any prior knowledge of particular activities or prior outdoor experience. Fear not—we are here to provide you with everything you need to... READ MORE

Taking an Outward Bound semester course might be one of the hardest things you'll ever do—and you'll probably want to do it again...and again.... READ MORE

By Fiona Hooper, AIR alum and HIOBS Council Co-Chair “There is no later, only now.” -Lilian Hellman The adventurous women’s expedition “To Burnt Island and Back” was an idea born of its time in 2018, out of curiosity and desire,... 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

In the spirit of collaboration we introduce our newest course, the Joshua Tree to Florida Keys Outdoor Educators Semester, affectionately dubbed “Trees to Keys.”... READ MORE