Got any pearls of wisdom re Outward Bound?

**phantom** · 12th November 2007, 11:48

We were dropped off in the middle of the night then had a whole day alone picked up next afternoon (watch out for possums screaming during the night )

**fireball** · 12th November 2007, 11:56

i did the MBS 21 dayer at anakiwa loved it!

all i can say is you have one chance so do it right and go hard!
you are in for a nice cup of wake the fuck up

my only tip is good boots and a hat and if you think you are scared and freaking out go harder! what doesnt kill you makes you stronger!

he he he he he

have fun

**Sully60** · 12th November 2007, 13:16

Originally Posted by deanohit

When are you down there? I'm down the sounds from 20 dec to the 15 jan, already tee'd up a pig hunt, just want to know what date to go out and scare some people.

Mate you could pop off a 303 round at your place and give her a fright.

Serious now, scare my lady and I might have to have words with you

**obstacle** · 12th November 2007, 13:16

Seconded.

I did the 21 day course in 1997 (holy fuck, that was ages ago!) and i still remember it like it as yesterday. Here are my words of wisdom:

1) give everything you can all you've got both physically and mentally, you'll be surprised how long you can run at full power wen you set your mind to it.

2) Don't think about anything more than 1 minute ahead of you. If you think about what you'll feel like in 20 minutes you'll hold yourself back, endorphins will save your arse a lot more than giving 80% when you could give 90%-100%

3) Have fun, smile, do everything.

4) If you find yourself saying "i can't" you're wrong, everybody before you has done it and everybody after will also do it. They're not actually trying to kill you, although it may feel like it.

5) Keep hold of this thread as you'll find it hard talking about it to people that haven't been.

6) You're going to get wet. Enjoy it.

Have an amazing time. I've been wanting to get back there for years but the other kind of unwritten rule is that you only get one shot. I have a few regrets, please don't come back wishing you'd given more effort.

oh, and don't let any of this scare you off, it's going to be one of the most amazing weeks of your life. Have fun!