Thank you Vivian (recent alumna from CCWA-822, an all girls alpine backpacking course) for the eloquent and impactful letter! Many of us have returned home from a COBS course and struggled to find words to the question “how was it?”... READ MORE

Estimados OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL, Me gustaría expresar mis sentimientos respecto al paseo que hizo mi hija Sofía Leyva en la semana de junio 10 a junio 17. En un principio me tomó de sorpresa la invitación por parte de su... READ MORE

“Pain is temporary, savor joy, all we have are the moments that create memories” This quote is how I went through the course; the hours went by fast, but still the days were long. Going up a peak for the... READ MORE

  by Olivia Schneider, Southwest Program Marketing Intern It was the middle of the night in the mountains of Tennessee. The ground was wet, along with everything else. Boots that carried the feet of 14, 15, and 16 year olds... READ MORE

Joe Nold was the founding School Director of the Colorado Outward Bound School. In his time in Marble, he made a great impact on many young people on the first Outward Bound courses in the US. His legacy lives on... READ MORE

What is missing from these pictures of our field staff? Diversity. This has been an ongoing problem in the outdoor field, especially when it comes to racial diversity. Lack of representation in magazines, advertisements, and on social media communicates by... READ MORE

We’re super excited to learn & get inspired at Outdoor Retailer this week! If you’re in the industry and going to be at the show, here’s a few interesting panels and events to check out. Listings in bold are open to... READ MORE

“I have not tired of the wilderness; rather I enjoy its beauty and the vagrant life I lead, more keenly all the time. I prefer the saddle to the streetcar and star-sprinkled sky to a roof, the obscure and difficult... READ MORE

This year was filled with fantastic students, each with their own unique and inspiring story. Here are a few worth sharing: Elizabeth started out the season as an enthusiastic scholarship recipient from Colorado with big plans to complete our 24-day... READ MORE

A huge thank you and lots of love to the author, Cindy Trim, mother of two COBS alumnae. Photos by Matt Zia of Cindy (header image) and her daughter, COBS Instructor Hannah (left) from a COBS staff climbing trip. So,... READ MORE