At the heart of our programs are the people who make them possible—and many of those people have a personal connection to Outward Bound. Tara Marcilla, now the Logistics Director at our Rocky Mountain Program, is one of those people.... READ MORE

This summer, we welcomed back a longtime partner—Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)—for a week-long adventure down Cataract Canyon. COPS supports youth who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the line of duty.  ... READ MORE

In a state full of mountains and rivers, it might surprise you that many youth in rural Colorado have never had a chance to explore the outdoors. That’s why our partnership with the Western Slope School Career Collaborative (WSSCC) is... READ MORE

In 2024, we teamed up with The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) to host one of our largest youth crews of the summer. Thirty teen boys joined us on a week-long rafting trip on the Yampa River, many of them experiencing camping... READ MORE

Because Valentine's Day is overrated, let’s take a moment to celebrate the love found on a COBS expedition - self-love!  What is it about carrying a 40lb backpack or sleeping under the stars that cultivates a lifelong love for yourself?... READ MORE

Alpine Provisions is committed to supporting future generations – which is why they donate 1% of all product sales to our scholarship fund! This past year, Alpine Provisions provided full scholarships for two students on a Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking... READ MORE

Canoeing Utah's rivers and canyons is the perfect classroom for learning to thrive in new environments and finding joy every step of the way. Read an Instructor's reflections from a recent Southwest Pathfinder Expedition. ... READ MORE

After her COBS expedition, Riya was inspired to continue hiking and building community around a love for the outdoors. Read her story about how her passion for the outdoors led her to create a nonprofit for girls of color who... READ MORE

In celebration of Colorado Outward Bound School’s 60th Anniversary we have launched a Reconnect With Your Crew campaign to help our alumni stay in touch with the COBS community and to learn updates about what our alumni are doing out in the... READ MORE

In honor of Colorado Outward Bound School’s 60th anniversary and as part of our Reconnect With Your COBS Crew campaign, we had the opportunity to speak with a handful of COBS alumni to hear their stories and check in on... READ MORE