New and Changing Leadership and Staff in Mazama

The NWOBS basecamp in Mazama, WA has a number of new positions and new faces in senior staff and administration this season. In addition to the annual newly hired assistant instructors, logistics coordinators, and interns, we are excited to welcome a new Logistics Manager, Head Logistics Coordinator, Program Manager, and Cook!     Doug Maiwurm...

Remembering Scott McAndrews with a Scholarship Endowment

Nearly 20 years ago, I had the great gift of meeting Scott McAndrews.  In the years I knew him and as we grew to become close friends on our skis and as climbing partners, my fondness for Scott grew with each and every adventure. Of all of his amazing traits, what I remember most is...

Saying farewell to Ryan Audett after 9 years of service to NWOBS

  After nine years of service to Outward Bound, Northwest Outward Bound School is sad to say goodbye to Ryan Audett, Washington Logistics Manager, as he moves on to other ventures. To honor the impact Ryan has had on his staff, colleagues, and students, Will Long, Logistics Coordinator, and Erika Halm, Washington Program Director, have...