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

George Kennedy McLeodDecember 12, 1927 – July 4, 2020 Mt. Everest West Ridge Expedition, 1985 George Kennedy McLeod was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, son of Jean Kennedy and John Dowd McLeod.  His youth was challenging as the family was poor, his... 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

Join us in a celebration of life for Billy Roos, a longtime member of the Outward Bound community Saturday, December 12th at 2 pm American Mountaineering Center – Golden, CO Celebration of life to be followed by gathering of friends... READ MORE

November 9, 2015– It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of former board chair and emeritus board member Bill Stanfill. Bill has been a lighthouse for COBS, helping guide us through waters turbulent, calm, and bountiful over... READ MORE

March 26, 2015– UPDATE: To read more about Tap’s Big, Big life, read his obituary here: Tap’s Obit Services are as follows: Friday, April 10, 2015 at 2:15 p.m. Santa Fe National Cemetery 501 North Guadalupe Street Santa Fe, NM... 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

May 28, 2014–  JERRY GOLINS, Colorado Outward Bound School Director from 1980-1985, and who preceded those years with many roles within the school, passed away on May 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a friend and... READ MORE

January 15, 2014– Once World War II began, the British army moved the Gordonstoun School to Wales where Hahn met Lawrence Holt, the head of a large merchant-shipping firm. Holt’s company was affected greatly by the war’s battles in 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