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:

Chairman’s Expedition

August 14-17, 2008

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Bhutan

May 13–18, 2008

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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.

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The Road to Häme (Finland)

July 31 - August 5, 2008

Join Outward Bound International and Bill Phillips on a magnificent bicycle expedition along the winding country roads in Finland this summer. The museum Road also known as “The Ox Road of Häme” has been a significant trade route in early Finnish history. This route offers a good cross -section of nature and cultural history of Finland, starting from the forest terrain and lake uplands of Häme and running through the river landscapes of Western Finland to the oldest coast city and a former capital, Turku.

Itinerary

Taste of New Zealand Guest Expedition

February 24th to March 5th, 2009 (tentative date)

Outward Bound New Zealand has put together one brilliant adventure-oriented expedition on the South Island of New Zealand. Perfect for those who haven’t a lot of time to travel but want an incredible adventure vacation. You will have the opportunity to witness some of the most enchanting scenery in New Zealand but we won't pretend you're going to see it all.

This amazing expedition is definitely about quality not quantity!

Itinerary

Borneo Headhunters Expedition

November 6 to 10, 2008

Join OBI Board members Kristina Kloberdanz and Peter Kyle on this once in a lifetime Adventure Expedition in Borneo on a trek that follows the trails the Headhunters used centuries ago.

This OBI expedition begins immediately after the World Conference in Brunei Darussalam November 6 – 10, 2008. This is a reasonably priced, short expedition by canoe and hiking to caves, rock pinnacles and trails used by headhunters centuries ago.

Stay in primitive village community longhouses and shared headhunter lodges.

Vegetarian menu recommended at the longhouses!

This is an excellent opportunity for participants from around the globe who will be at the World Conference to have an adventure together and experience an expedition in the style of what is defined as truly Outward Bound.

Itinerary

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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