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 Backpacking Tip: Staying Dry in the Rainforest
Costa Rican rainforests offer lush greenery and exotic wildlife. What else do they offer? Rain. As our Costa Rican instructors say, you haven't really experienced Costa Rica until you've gotten caught in the rain.
To help you enjoy the rain, here are some tips to stay dry while hiking:
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 "I Knew I Would be Able to Find Myself Again"
After losing her mother to cancer and taking guardianship of her younger brother, this twenty-year-old needed time to clear her mind and regain her strength. After receiving a scholarship, she was able to attend a Costa Rica Outward Bound course. Read about her experience, written in her own words.
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 Instructor Updates
From Peru to South Korea, our instructors are world-travelers. Read about their adventures in the off-season.
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 Instructor Profile: Carlos Castro Montero
Get to know our Surf Coordinator, Carlos Castro Montero, and learn why he left the office environment to work with Costa Rica Outward Bound.
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 Recipe: Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches is a delicious dessert made with 3 kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. We don't recommed eating it every day, but everyone deserves a little indulgence, especially after completing a course!
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 Meet Laura Statesir, our Director of Programming
From military marching bands to running an outdoors program in the Dominican Republic, Laura is excited to begin her newest adventure as Director of Programming.
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 "I Learned a Lifetime of Lessons in a Mere Two Weeks"
After completing a 15-Day Multi-Element course, this 17-year old student wrote an essay chronicling what she learned during her CRROBS course. She writes, "I feel like after Costa Rica, I can do anything I put my mind to, and that fear is nothing. CRROBS taught me to never underestimate anyone, my own strength, other people’s effort, experiences and what you cannot see".
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 Costa Rica Outward Bound in the News
We've made the news! Find links to newspaper articles as well as our YouTube Channel, where you can view episodes of the Discovery Kid's show Outward Bound.
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 Rotaract: Partners in Service
Rotaract, a Rotary sponsored service club, joined us for a weekend of leadership development and teambuilding. Read about their experience.
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 Costa Rica Independence Day
Costa Rica (and four other Central American countries) celebrated Independence Day on September 15th. Learn about the history and traditions behind this holiday.
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 Costa Rican Healthcare
Healthcare is a hot topic in the news, with healthcare reform a possibility in the United States. So, what is Costa Rica’s healthcare system like?
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 New 2010 Courses & Upcoming Adventures
Interested in SCUBA Certification? Our 2010 schedule is up and we have new courses to get you diving in warm, tropical waters.
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