Multi-Expedition - New Environments and Varied Skills

Deep in the heart of the North Woods of Maine, you're paddling a canoe along waterways once used by the Abenaki Indians and sighting moose, deer and bald eagles. Or maybe you're in a raft bouncing over rapids through the canyons of the Green River in Colorado. Either way, the experience is challenging, beautiful and inspiring.

But now you want to do something more, try a different activity. No problem! Step out of your canoe, strap on a backpack and head up into the Appalachians or through the painted desert of Joshua Tree National Park. Or rope up for a crack at climbing and rappelling on Oregon's famed Smith Rocks.

While some Outward Bound courses focus on a single set of wilderness skills and learning them in depth, multi-expedition courses offer you the chance to change mid-course from one activity and environment to another adventure all together. They are the perfect antidotes for the single-track mind and perfect for those who like to mix it up and sample from a much broader palette. To find a Multi-Expedition course with the activities that most interest you, visit the Advanced Search.

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Northwest Sea Kayaking & Mountain Expedition, Washington

This is a multi-expedition In the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound and the North Cascades in Washington. It includes two distinct expeditions, one by kayak and one on foot. The 22-day course offers higher altitude and requires more group gear to accomplish the technical peak ascents included on the longer course. Regardless of course length this course is best suited to motivated, fit teens ready to take on challenge and go home ready for success. Activities: Mountain travel, sea kayaking, peak attempt, low-impact camping, solo, service and final expedition Lengths: 22 days, 14 days Ages: 18-22, 16-18

Appalachian Mountains Backpacking & Whitewater Canoeing , North Carolina

Travel on foot over some of the oldest mountains in the world gaining backpacking and campcrafts skills. Then, whitewater paddling gets your adrenaline pumping and draws on teamwork, concentration and courage. Along the way develop skills and qualities to last you well beyond the wilderness. Activities: backpacking, whitewater canoeing, Leave No Trace, solo, service project, personal challenge event Lengths: 8 days, 14 days Ages: 18+, 16-18 Special Focus: Adults 18+, 23+

Southwest Mountaineering, Rafting & Canyoneering, Utah

This is a three-week multi-expedition including mountaineering in the La Sal Mountains, canyon backpacking and canyoneering in or around Canyonlands National Park and rafting on the Colorado or the San Juan River. This is one of Outward Bound’s premier courses and is perfect for fit motivated teens or adults looking for skills for lifelong success. Activities: Canyon backpacking, canyoneering, Mountaineering, peak attempt, rafting, rock climbing, solo, service, final challenge Lengths: 23 days Ages: 18+