Welcome
Welcome to The OUTBAC Challenge Course at CSULB, a premier team-building facility dedicated to enhancing collaboration, communication, and personal growth through experiential learning. Designed with a focus on teamwork and skill development, our challenge course provides a unique setting where groups can come together to overcome obstacles, solve problems, and build trust in a safe and supportive environment.
The OUTBAC Challenge Course is ideal for a wide range of groups, including student organizations, corporate teams, sports teams, educational programs and community groups. Each program is customized to fit the specific goals of your team, whether you're looking to strengthen team cohesion, develop leadership skills, or simply foster a deeper understanding among members. Through structured activities that vary in physical and mental demands, participants experience the value of collaboration, perseverance, and trust -- qualities that extend far beyond the challenge course.
Our highly trained facilitators guide participants through a series of interactive challenges that encourage open communication and self discovery. Activities range from ground-level team exercises to elevated challenges that require support, problem-solving, and coordination. We prioritize creating an inclusive environment where everyone can participate comfortably, regardless of skill level or physical ability.
Ross Garner: OUTBAC Challenge Course Manager & CSULB Full Time Lecturer, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Ross Garner is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience designing and facilitating impactful team-building programs. As a Full-Time Lecturer at CSULB and the Challenge Course Manager for the OUTBAC, Long Beach's premier team-building facility, Ross oversees operations, staff training, and program development. His expertise lies in fostering dynamic group experiences that promote collaboration, trust and growth.
The OUTBAC holds current ACCT membership & the Challenge Center adheres strictly to the guidelines as outlined by the most recent ANSI/ACCT 03-2019 Challenge Course and Canopy/Zip Line Standards.
The OUTBAC Highlight Video
