SAFETY

Our commitment to delivering high quality programs 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 outdoor 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 try your best, even when you are not certain you will succeed, is the basis of the Outward Bound experience.

Since 1962, over 650,000 individuals have participated in Outward Bound courses. Despite this great volume and variety of activities, Outward Bound maintains an excellent safety record.

"After some ten minutes, with all of us thinking she would ask to descend, [she] got herself together and reached the top. Her 'I did it!' rang out for all of Baltimore to hear. Now that is one girl who will never forget that she CAN do it!"