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Boundary Waters – Canoe & High Ropes

Up for adventure? Paddle into purpose, and explore the beautiful Boundary Waters with a new crew. Share awesome adventure. Unplug, gain insight, rediscover strengths and build lasting connections.

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About This Course

Activity

  • The image shows a simple, stylized drawing of a canoe in blue against a black background. The canoe is depicted with curved lines outlining its shape, and there are horizontal lines inside the canoe to suggest its structure or design. The style is reminiscent of a basic illustration or icon, with a focus on clear, recognizable shapes rather than detailed realism. Canoeing
  • The image shows a blue rope against a black background. The rope is coiled and appears to be somewhat thick. The blue color of the rope stands out against the dark backdrop, making it the focal point of the image. The rope's texture and the way it's coiled add visual interest to the otherwise simple composition. Ropes Course

Setting & Location

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  • The image shows a blue silhouette of a landscape against a black background. The landscape includes trees, mountains, and water, possibly a lake or river. The style is simple and graphic, resembling a logo or emblem. The scene evokes a sense of nature and tranquility, with the dark background emphasizing the blue elements of the natural landscape. Lake
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  • airplane Course End Location: Duluth, MN

Session Details

1 session are available for this course

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What You'll Learn

There’s so much to discover in the silence between footsteps; the quiet between paddle strokes; the space between stars. Circle up with your crew and recapture the joy of trying something new – whether that’s an activity, a location, or a perspective.

What You'll Do

This is your opportunity to explore goals and grow personal leadership. Canoeing is your catalyst for hands-on adventure learning and self-discovery. Reconnect with your values and reap the rewards of teamwork with a small crew of grown-ups like you.

Where You'll Be

Water, water everywhere! Clear lakes, sweet pines, ancient granite, starry skies and wild wolves– this is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. With more water than land, it’s THE place to reflect on who you are and who you will yet become.

Why It Matters

So often, we find ourselves moving at the pace of the world around us. Reconnect with the world within you and rediscover your strengths, what inspires you, and set some new goals. Outward Bound courses for adults are an investment in yourself: a time to reset your bearings and look ahead with fresh perspective.

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Classic for Adults

What if the hardest part is your favorite part?

Our Educational Approach

Connection.

Disconnect to reconnect – with your environment, your crew, and yourself. Return home with a renewed sense of possibility.

Leave your comfort zone.

With a supportive crew, you’ll meet challenges that help you unlock confidence, curiosity, and energy to thrive with purpose.

Get ready for growth.

Meeting new people and trying new things together builds confidence and community. At any experience level, everyone has the opportunity to discover something new.

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Life on Course

Hone your leadership style and examine personal goals by paddling through one of America’s rare untouched wilderness areas.

You’ll learn the art of navigating a canoe through lakes, rivers, and swamps, experience the satisfaction that comes from meeting an expedition goal, and feel the support that comes from sharing experiences in a challenging natural environment. This course develops interpersonal and technical skills in a beautiful setting filled with fantastic wildlife, glacial lakes, and ancient rock formations. Learn how to care for one another, work together, and practice essential skills to prepare for new challenges at home, work, and in the community.

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Sample Itinerary

Here’s an example of what your course itinerary might look like. The actual plan will depend on permits, weather, group skills, and instructor evaluation.

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8-Day Course

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Day 1 Course Start
Day 2-4 Begin canoeing expedition (lessons in canoeing, portaging, camp-craft, cooking over a fire and navigation)
Day 5 Solo
Day 6-7 Final canoeing expedition, ropes course, showers and course end ceremonies
Day 8 Transport home
CB27 Pull Quotes

Every ritual, routine and challenge were exactly what the doctor ordered. I could not dare accomplish this without our Instructors. They knew exactly when to step in with support and encouragement. It was as if they were in my head and knew what I needed.

Dabney

What did I learn from my Outward Bound experience? Just because there’s an easy way, it doesn’t mean it’s the one you can or should take. When it doesn’t seem like there’s a clear path, by pausing and looking again, new paths can appear. You are stronger and more capable than you think you are.

Daniel

I have grown and challenged myself during this course and I am more focused on things I can do to challenge myself in life. I will carry this experience with me as a positive reminder on the lessons of life and the importance of challenging myself.

Zach

CB17 FAQs

FAQs

Is prior experience necessary?

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No prior experience is necessary to participate on an Outward Bound expedition! Our talented instructing staff will start the course by going over the basic skills needed for backcountry travel. All we ask is that students come prepared for and open to new experiences. We’ll handle the rest!

How can I be physically prepared to attend the course?

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Students do not need to be in peak physical condition to complete the course successfully. However, it’s always a good idea to physically prepare for course ahead of time to increase comfort, especially at the start of your journey. Check out how to physically prepare for course through our Preparing for Course page.

How will I know what to bring?

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Outward Bound will provide the activity-specific and camping equipment for course including tents, tarps, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and cookware, etc. You will receive a packing list of items to bring, consisting mainly of clothing*, footwear, personal items, and toiletries after applying. If you’d like to see a packing list for a specific expedition ahead of time, reach out to our Customer Success Team at 866-467-7651 or [email protected]. A Customer Success Specialist will be happy to provide this information!

*Pro tip: Not everything on your pack list needs to be brand new! See what items you can thrift or find at a second hand gear store

Where is the meeting location for my course?

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The meeting location is typically the nearest airport to the course area. Whether driving or flying, students will meet there on Day 1 by a designated time and get transported as a crew to their course start location. Students will be dropped off at the same location at the end of the course. If you’d like to see travel requirements for a specific expedition, please reach out to our Customer Success Team at 866-467-7651 or [email protected]. A Customer Success Specialist will be happy to provide this information!

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