Join Us on an Outward Bound International
Guest Expedition

Outward Bound programs around the world help people discover and develop their potential to care for themselves, others and the world around them by engaging in challenging experiences, in new environments. Outward Bound International (OBI) strives to enhance the safety and quality of these Outward Bound educational services worldwide.

As a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, OBI relies on donations to conduct much of our work. What better way to support our cause and deepen your understanding and experience of the benefits of Outward Bound programs than to join us on a Guest Expedition?

What are Guest Expeditions?
Designed for adults, our Guest Expeditions are journeys to exotic locales with a special purpose: to promote the understanding of the mission and programs of Outward Bound, to build support for the work of OBI, and to provide a "taste" of the programs in a unique and meaningful way. By utilizing the staff of the global network of Outward Bound, OBI is able to offer a personal experience of Outward Bound and provide a forum for sharing ideas and culture between board members, their colleagues and friends worldwide. With Outward Bound schools on six continents, we are able to offer a variety of adventures.

How do the expeditions support OBI financially?
For Guest Expeditions, in addition to the cost participants make a tax-deductible contribution (usually about US$1,500) to OBI. The total cost is often similar to a commercial expedition. The contribution may be shared with the inviting board member's own Outward Bound school.

Some of the potential Guest Expeditions for 2006 include:

Kilimanjaro

August 15-23, 2008

Join Outward Bound International and Alaska Mountain Guides International on a unique climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The trip begins in Arusha, Tanzania and includes a one day game viewing safari along with the 6 day climb.

The itinerary is designed to give ample time for acclimatization and maximize the chance reaching the summit and enjoying the experience!

Ian Wade, Director of Outward Bound International, will accompany the trek which is arranged by Alaska Mountain Guides International. Ian has climbed Kilimanjaro sixteen times, leading Outward Bound groups. He is past President of the American Mountain Guides Association and an Everest summit climber.

Itinerary

Taste of New Zealand

February 17th to February 26th, 2009

Operated by The Outward Bound New Zealand School

Outward Bound New Zealand has put together a fusion of cosmopolitan sights and wilderness adventure mixed in with breath taking scenery, inspiring atmosphere and friendly Kiwi hospitality. This brilliant adventure-oriented expedition is a perfect way to see some of what New Zealand has on offer for those looking for an incredible adventure vacation

Itinerary

The Enchanting Wilderness of the Amazon

May 24th to May 31st, 2009

Outward Bound International and Boundless journeys have put together another outstanding expedition on the Amazon in the Brazilian rainforest. Travel down rivers into the true Amazon wilderness area, where both shores are covered in the magnificent tangle of vegetation at the water’s edge and the opportunities to visit with some of the most spectacular and exotic wildlife in the world exists.

Join Outward Bound board member Bill Grabe and friends on this brilliant eco adventure-oriented expedition. Travel down the Rio Jauaperi and then on to the Rio Negro to where the confluence of the cappuccino and espresso colored waters churn together into what is the Amazon and find what is the perfect way to view the Amazon rain forest and gain hands on perspective of the Amazon’s unique ecology.

Please contact Caryn G Robinson; Expedition Director
Outward Bound International Expeditions
248-505-4497

www.outwardbound.net

THE EXPEDITION YOU'D LIKE TO DO IS NOT LISTED HERE?
The list of potential expeditions could be extended indefinitely! The key factor to the trip being a success is the enthusiasm of one or two people to "host" the expedition and recruit friends and colleagues. Let us know where you've always wanted to go, and we'll work with our affiliate Outward Bound school staff members to make it happen!

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