On an
Outward Bound Wilderness course, you will be living and traveling
in remote wilderness settings that will expose you to certain
risks. We believe those risks will enable you to gain insights
and perspectives unavailable anywhere else. Risk and uncertainty
are central to the concept of adventure.
Our commitment to delivering those benefits to you is equal
to our commitment to safety. Outward Bound staff, at all levels,
are dedicated to your safety by their words, actions and values.
Outward Bound instructors receive training in various outdoor
activities and environments encountered on our courses. Most
instructors are certified as a Wilderness First Responder,
Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent. Our programs are
reviewed by outdoor professionals from within and outside
of Outward Bound in order to identify and address potential
hazards.
Outward Bound has been a leader in managing wilderness safety
for over 40 years and frequently advises and assists other
organizations in outdoor adventure risk management. Risk is
a platform for delivering meaningful, growth, physical fitness,
and leadership. To venture forth, to seek adventure and to
to try your best, even when you are not certain you will succeed,
is the basis of the Outward Bound Wilderness experience.
Since 1962, over 650,000 individuals have participated in
our wilderness courses in mountains, deserts, rivers, and
oceans. Despite this great volume and variety of activities,
, Outward Bound maintains an excellent safety record.
If you have additional questions about safety on an Outward
Bound Wilderness course, please contact Michael
Lindsey, Vice President of Safety.
Conduct and Expulsion Policy
Outward Bound Wilderness expects that all students will participate
voluntarily, come prepared to put forth their best effort,
try new activities, work as a part of a group, and follow
instructions, especially where safety is concerned.
Our Conduct and Expulsion Policy is designed to support our
intent to deliver a successful experience for each participant
and their team mates. Students who fail to meet any element
of that commitment compromise the both individual and the
overall team success and may result in expulsion. Outward
Bound Wilderness instructors work to inspire, motivate and
teach students the skills they need to meet our conduct expectations,
however we cannot compromise the safety of others or the overall
course quality; to that end and, at times, students are expelled
from a course in progress.
Removal from a course in progress for conduct issues may
result in a forfeiture of tuition and all fees paid to Outward
Bound Wilderness. You may also be billed for evacuation from
the field.
You (or your child) may be expelled from course and required
to leave early if you (or you child) are:
• Unwilling or unmotivated to participate and shoulder
your responsibility as a member of a wilderness expedition
team
• Posing a danger, through misconduct or unsafe practices,
to yourself or others
• Defiant, harassing or otherwise compromising the emotional
safety of others
• Using alcohol, drugs (including prescription medication
not prescribed to you) or tobacco products while on their
course
• Engaging in sexual activity
