Written by: Nicole Fava Featured Course: Blue Ridge Mountains Backpacking and Climbing for LGBTQ+ Young Adults On an Outward Bound wilderness expedition, students and staff find themselves far from home and the distractions of life. They are forced to put aside outside factors and... READ MORE

North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Bea Armstrong. Armstrong will succeed Whitney H. Montgomery, who retired after 14 years of leading the organization, and Ken Lawson, who is currently... READ MORE

Written by: Nicole Fava When we hear Outward Bound, we don’t think of screens, internet connectivity, or Zoom meetings. But, a year ago, due to the strange circumstances of the pandemic, Outward Bound as a whole had to do something it had... READ MORE

Written by: Sabrina Delk We often hear from our alumni about how Outward Bound has changed their lives. For the Hoff Twins—Rhoen and Emma—the challenges they met on their NCOBS courses serve as lasting reminders of their tenacity and confidence.... READ MORE

Written by: Margo Nottoli From 2012 until 2020, 1,270 students participated in the North Carolina Outward Bound School-led Outward Bound Families In Need of Services (FINS) Program for youth facing challenges in Florida.  “The mission of Outward Bound Founder Kurt... READ MORE

Written by: Nicole Fava Covid-19 has upended the landscape of education for schools, educators, parents, and students. Once bustling centers of community, schools have rushed to adopt health guidelines and restrict the number of hours spent learning in-person, and, if... READ MORE

Written by: Margo Nottoli Whitney H. Montgomery, NCOBS Executive Director 2007-2020  “Someone once said that Kurt Hahn was the ‘moving spirit’ of Outward Bound. ‘Moving Spirit’ is a better designation than ‘Founder.’ What Kurt Hahn caused to happen was larger... READ MORE

By Ellie Cahill, March 27, 2020 We knew before it happened that it was going to be a tough day. Each of us had gone to sleep around 8 pm in preparation, after a technically challenging but blessedly shorter day... READ MORE

After 14 years of service, Whitney H. Montgomery is retiring from North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS). Ken Lawson from Tallahassee, Florida has been selected as the interim Executive Director.   Montgomery led the school through sustained growth during his tenure. Under his... READ MORE

The North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) will begin a national search for a new leader following the announcement of Executive Director, Whitney Montgomery, on his plans to retire by the end of 2020. Founded in 1967, NCOBS is dedicated... READ MORE