After years of planning, we are thrilled to finally be passing along the historic Marble Base Camp to a trusted community partner, Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT). ... READ MORE
June is all about celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and their ongoing fight for equality worldwide.... READ MORE
Outdoor gear can be expensive! Luckily there are many ways to find cheaper used and new gear for your Outward Bound expedition. Here are a few places you can find outdoor clothing at reduced prices... READ MORE
Colorado Outward Bound School alumni channels her passion for the outdoors and into creating a nonprofit for girls of color who hike.... READ MORE
Picking the right pair of boots might be the most important choice you make ahead of your backpacking expedition. Here are some tips and tricks for finding the perfect pair of boots.... 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
In honor of our 60th anniversary this year, we would like to hold space to recognize and celebrate Colorado Outward Bound School’s (COBS) first Chief Instructor and Staff Trainer, Ernest L. Tapley, more commonly known as Tap. Tap played... READ MORE
In January 1983, the 1984 U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team embarked on a Colorado Outward Bound School expedition to hike one hundred miles across the Utah backcountry. The team ultimately went on to win the gold medal at the 1984... READ MORE
Weather in the backcountry can be unpredictable and harsh. Here's what you need to know to be comfortable in the backcountry.... READ MORE