January 12, 2015 —     At Colorado Outward Bound School, supporting the career development of our staff looks a little different than at other organizations. Many companies send their staff out to conferences or retreats hosted at a nice hotel. Some... READ MORE

December 31st, 2014–   A letter from Executive Director Peter O’Neil:   We are sprinting towards the New Year at the Colorado Outward Bound School. Our last course came out of the field the week of Christmas and our first 2015... READ MORE

Thanks to Parker Mikesh for sending in this story about his Colorado Outward Bound rafting expedition! My Rapid The summer before my sophomore year, I went out into the desert and discovered the kind of man I can be, and... READ MORE

November 25th, 2014– My name is Peter O’Neil; I am the executive director of the Colorado Outward Bound School. I am also the proud parent of three Colorado Academy children, so Chuck touched my life in many ways. I would... READ MORE

October 31st, 2014– Robert England, a teacher in Alabama, came to the Colorado Outward Bound School in June of 1976. The experience transformed him. Since his course, Bob has worked tirelessly to unlock the same transformation in his students. He... READ MORE

October 28, 2014– This fall, a group of our favorite female COBS Instructors got together for the first (annual?) Women’s Rock Rendezvous. The destination: Indian Creek, Utah. Indian Creek is well-known amongst climbers as a “mecca of splitter hand-cracks.” The... READ MORE

January 1, 2014– After a winter of climbing in Ecuador, skiing and riding in Colorado and visiting trade shows and conferences, we are gearing up for spring. Serving more than 1,700 students this year, we will navigate and explore the... READ MORE

December 2, 2013– Officially dubbed the Rockies to Ecuador International Leadership Semester, this is arguably the most rigorous course we offer. In true Outward Bound tradition, the hardships and challenges on this course are considerable, but the rewards are plenty.... READ MORE