Outward Bound International Links

Useful Links
Round Square Schools
International Award
United World Colleges
Kurt Hahn
Adventure Research Database
British Canoe Union
Mountain Leader Training Board
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
British Mountaineering Council
eXperientia - Simon Priest
Title Virtual Teamworks - training resources

Adolescent Development:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
http://mentalhelp.net/

American Camping Association
The knowledge centre of the camp community.

Australia and New Zealand Outdoor Adventure News
A comprehensive look at issues in the Outdoor and Adventure industry in Australia and New Zealand.

Association for Outdoor Education & Recreation
AORE provides opportunities for professionals and students in the fields of  outdoor education and outdoor recreation to exchange information, promote the preservation of natural environments, and to address issues common to not-for-profit outdoor programs.

Association for Experiential Education
The mission of the Association for Experiential Education is to develop and promote experiential education in all settings.  The Association is committed to support professional development, theoretical advancement, and evaluation in the field of experiential education worldwide.

Kurt Hahn
This site is dedicated to the life and works of educator and Outward Bound Founder Kurt Hahn.

Leave No Trace
The mission of the Leave No Trace (LNT) program is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships.

The Institute for Outdoor Learning
This is Europes largest membership organization of outdoor professionals. They have a wealth of resources in outdoor safety, programming, journals and publications, and job postings. They also have an insurance program and conferences.

The National Society for Experiential Education
The National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) is a membership association committed to all forms of experiential learning -- whether they happen in the classroom, workplace, or community. NSEE is a strong advocate of partnerships that contribute to more dynamic classrooms, a stronger.

ORCA
In 1989, a group of industry leaders saw the need to form a coalition of  businesses and non-profits to represent the human powered  outdoor recreation industry. To meet that need, the Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America was formed as a non-profit trade association.  

The Outdoor Network
The Outdoor Network is made possible through a combined effort of outdoor professionals and organizations who believe in its mission. Led by a small but dedicated staff in Boulder, Colorado, USA, The Outdoor Network strives to be the best outdoor industry 
networking resource possible for outdoor education and recreation industry professionals.

Roger Greenaway's free online guide to ACTIVE REVIEWING
How to experience for learning, growth and development Free tips, tools, articles, research about active and creative reviewing.Practical, inspirational and customized trainer-training programs.

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Explore the online version of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. This site conveniently provides advanced searching capabilities, full-text articles, printed PDF options, and an upcoming complete back issue archives.

Reality Therapy & Choice Theory:
http://wfurr.com/ct/index.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ab/brightminds/
http://wfurr.com/ct/rt.htm

Safety Information
UK Health & Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/

5 Steps to Risk Assessment
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf

Directors Responsibility for health & Safety
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg343.pdf

Alaska Mountaineering Group article on Rope and Equipment Strength
http://www.amrg.org/Articles_Reports_Papers2.html

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