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The corporation of my home town (Letchworth) used to sponsor local children to attend Outward Bound courses and, after an interview at the corporation offices…
My motivation to leave my story was the recent discovery of my badge, log book and photos of my time at Eskdale Green after being sponsored by my employer to…
In what was stated as the worst March in 40 years, I had a great time and a great experience despite almost constant rain and very snowy, rough conditions.The…
I participated in a two week Outward Bound leadership course in Aberdovey in 1988, a external course provided by my employer, HSBC.The course highlighted the…
My OB course was at Capel Curig November / December 1959 .. I think! It was a month of frosty cold, rain and it snowed in the last week for our final three day…
I attended Outward Bound school when I was 18 years old, 43 years ago.It was a life changing experience for me. Not just the fact I very nearly drowned but you…
My course was from 15th September to 11th October 1975.I was 18 when I attended my 4 week outward bound course at Rhowniar Wales.My course was paid for by the…
I was sponsored by Brixham's Inner Wheel to spend three weeks at Aberdovey in the summer of 1978 or '79. It was the first time I had camped outdoors in my…
Being afraid of heights,I think the most challenging moment was my first rock climbing experience. We were taken to the beach as the tide was coming in and…
Six years ago I was lucky enough to be a teacher attending an Outward Bound Course in Aberdovey. With some trepidation I an two colleagues attended with about…
Your favourite moment? Toughest challenge? A special memory?When the rope holdsDangling at the end of the rope, half-way up a rock-face, I was shaken by my…
I grew up on a farm, so always outside, but my introduction to mountains was through the DOE Award.I was awarded a 1 week scholarship to Rhowniar through my…
