North Carolina Outward Bound School offers full and partial Ginger Simms Leadership Fund scholarships for women ages 18–30 attending an NCOBS Leadership Semester. Applicants should have wilderness experience and a passion for learning, growth, and
Meet Tom Clement, Cedar Rock Resident Course Director and a 2026 Buckley Bearing Award recipient! For six seasons, Tom has supported NCOBS students and staff with dedication, passion, and care. An Outward Bound alum, he now creates meaningful
The best way to understand Pathfinder is to hear directly from the students. Read reflections from young adults who spent 30 days challenging themselves, building community, and discovering what they’re capable of with North Carolina Outward Bound
Day 3 of rock climbing, the Tyrolean traverse, and rappelling. At Devil’s Courthouse, I rappelled into the Devil’s Toilet, tried the Tyrolean traverse despite my fear of falling, and completed both climbs. I couldn’t finish the hard route, but I’ll
Calling Women of the Woods! Sept. 20–24, 2026
Craving an intense hiking adventure with powerful women? Join WOW—Women on the Move in the Woods—with North Carolina Outward Bound School. Led by Jane Esselstyn and Robyn Reed Gaddy, this rigorous