Outward Bound USA Crew Not Passengers

"In its forty years of existence, Outward Bound USA has encouraged thousands of Americans to test their physical and emotional limits in outdoor adventure programs. The experiences are always life changing. Much more than an encounter with the wilderness, the programs have been a means of building inner strength and a heightened awareness of human interdependence." "Grand in scope and spanning the continent from New York's inner city to the ice caves of Washington state's Cascade mountain range, this book is a moving testimony that tells the story of a great experiment in human potential. Josh Miner, who helped bring to America the innovative ideas of British-German educator Kurt Hahn, was the first president of Outward Bound USA. Co-author Joe Boldt talked with almost everyone who played a significant role in the remarkable growth of Outward Bound in the United States. From the first school located in the Puerto Rican rainforest ostensibly to train volunteers for the newly-formed Peace Corps to the foundingMinor, Joshua is the author of 'Outward Bound USA Crew Not Passengers', published 2002 under ISBN 9780898868746 and ISBN 0898868742.