TRAVEL INFORMATION
Traveling to Outward Bound

Outward Bound will arrange and book all of your travel and hotel stays.  We will communicate with you as these plans come together to ensure that the scheduling works for you.  This is the basic plan:

You will need to meet at the El Paso Airport "Arrivals Lounge" by 1:00 PM on the day your course starts (Day 1). After departing your gate, please take the escalators down to the lower level to the Arrivals Lounge. At the bottom of either escalator, look for Outward Bound Staff holding Outward Bound signs.  They will greet the group, give out important information, and set plans.

  • If you are arriving by airplane, please meet Outward Bound staff at the Arrivals Lounge at the bottom of the escalators.
  • If you are being dropped off by car, please meet at the Arrivals Lounge Area in the airport.
  • If you are staying in a nearby hotel before your course, arrange for a shuttle service or cab to bring you to the airport in time for the 1:00 PM meeting time.  Meet in the Arrivals Lounge.  

After meeting the group at 1:00 PM we will transport you to your course-start location. This is a long drive (5+ hours) so please be sure to eat a good lunch and have a full water bottle.

If you experience delays or cancellations on arrival day, please contact our Travel Coordinator at: (432) 652-6003

With so many people traveling on the same day we anticipate some hiccups.  If your arrival is delayed, don’t worry too much.  Contact our Travel Coordinator and we will do our best to coordinate an alternative plan with you.

Airport and Meeting Place Info:

Meeting Place 

Airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
6701 Convair Rd, El Paso, TX 79925

Traveling Home

Outward Bound will transport you back to the El Paso International Airport on the last day of the course, arriving by noon.  We will know your departure schedule ahead of time and will ensure you are at the airport with time to check-in and get through security.  

Important Information

MEALS AND MONEY ON ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DAYS - Please bring a little cash for meals during your travel days.  Outward Bound will provide dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day, and some snacks on both of these days.  There are minimal food options once you exit the security gate at the airport so plan to get something before you arrive or before you exit security. Remember to drink plenty of water throughout travel days!

MEDICATIONS – If you take a prescription medication, please ensure that you have enough to complete the entire course, and bring a back-up set if possible. If you use an inhaler or carry an Epi-pen, please bring 2 sets.

Remember to pack your medications and other important items (contacts, glasses, travel documents, money) in your carry-on luggage in case your checked bag is delayed or lost.

CLOTHING/DRESS ON COURSE START DAY (DAY 1) – Please arrive at the meeting place already dressed in your expedition clothes. Your boots or tennis shoes, wool socks, quick-dry pants, underwear, t-shirt and warmer long-sleeved layer (accessible) work best on the first day. Please see the provided packing list for further information about appropriate luggage, clothing and layering principles.