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Ready to get some fresh air, but not sure how to plan your escape from the urban jungle? We scout out the best trails, the most scenic routes and the friendliest, most knowledgeable guides to ensure your adventure is fantastic.

Founded in 1982 as a day-hiking company, Outdoor Bound now leads thousands of outdoor enthusiasts on over 170 different trips every year. In addition to a diverse array of stunning hikes, you can explore the outdoors in multi-day weekend excursions, international adventure travel and even volunteer projects abroad.

From mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing day trips to rock climbing, horseback riding and whitewater rafting or multi-sport adventures, Outdoor Bound specifically designs trips that will leave you feeling invigorated and surprisingly pampered. Our guides are trained in wilderness medicine, and make sure all our clients have a great time, learn something, and connect with other New Yorkers. With Outdoor Bound, adventure is closer than you think.

Wilderness First Responder Course March 13-19, 2010

As part of our continued pursuit of education, Outdoor Bound is very proud to sponsor the most widely recognized and most often required outdoor leader certification, the Wilderness First Responder (WFR). 80-hour course, rarely offered in New York City. WFR Course Details

2010 Internship & Guide Positions Available

We are accepting applications for excellent new Interns and Guides for 2010.

Woman’s Day Online Recommends Outdoor Bound for “Daily Dose: Get Out of Town”

Woman’s Day Online (online October 12, 2009), “Ship out and shape up”: “There’s nothing like a little fresh air and nature to give you an instant energy boost, take it from me. Living in NYC means that your exposure to real nature—trees, plants, natural bodies of water, etc.—is extremely limited. When I find a patch of grass in a park to relax on, its a rare and exciting occurrence. That’s why I was SO ready to join a hiking trip with Outdoor Bound, an amazing adventure company.”

Gotham Magazine Recommends Outdoor Bound for Outdoor Adventure in “Man Up”

Gotham Magazine (print edition, October 9), “Man Up”: “Take it outside and to the mat—and prepare for the next level. When it comes to a well-rounded workout, sometimes it’s necessary to venture out of the gym and tackle the great outdoors. Not only is it good for the physique—putting the body in unpredictable situations readies it for anything—it’s good for the head.”