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 Backpacking Tip: How to Take a Perfect Outdoors Picture
After a Costa Rica Outward Bound course, or any outdoor trip, your pictures allow you to share your memories and relive your experiences. Here are some tips to make sure that your pictures capture the beauty of your surroundings:
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 Leadership Course Reflections
Some of our Fall 2009 Leadership Students submitted updates about their experiences thus far. Get a firsthand perspective on what it's like to spend 70 days with 14 other students.
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 Surf Report
Here at Costa Rica Outward Bound our students get to surf some of the best waves in Central America. Check out the breakdown of the surf breaks we visit.
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 Sugar!
Every day we consume sugar, but what is the difference between white, brown, and raw/cane sugar? And where does that sugar come from? Learn about how sugarcane is traditionally processed in Costa Rica.
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 Christmas in Costa Rica
Discover how Costa Ricans celebrates Christmas, from the decorations, food, and traditions! The government even mandates that all workers receive a month's bonus pay (aguinaldo) from their employer.
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 Antonio Lopez, Jack of all Trades
Antonio, one of our many staff from the Lopez family, has worked with Costa Rica Outward Bound for 11 years, as an instructor and now as Logistics Coordinator. Learn more about his crazy kayak adventures, and see pictures of his adorable children.
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 Alumni Program
Almost all Outward Bound students leave Costa Rica feeling empowered after developing new perspectives on life, the environment, themselves, and their abilities. Find out what alums can do to stay involved and learn about Costa Rica Outward Bound's new alumni publication, the Leaf Brief.
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 Costa Rica Outward Bound Hosts International Rafting Federation
Fourteen members of the International Rafting Federation (IRF) recently gathered for a one-day conference at the Costa Rica Outward Bound base in San Ramon de Trés Rios to discuss standardization of rafting certification guidelines.
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 Wildlife Report: Sloths
Sloths (perezosos) are mesmerizing animals, sleeping more than 15 hours a day and only coming to the ground once a week to use the bathroom. Learn more about these unique mammals.
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 Upcoming Courses
There's still time to enroll in our Spring Semester Courses, and some spots available in our Adult courses beginning in January.
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