By joining the Ice Axe Club, you become part of a community of philanthropic leaders and families who share a passion for helping students succeed in school and in life. Ice Axe Club members are those who support COBS through unrestricted giving, in other words, funds directed to "wherever it's needed most."

Through your generosity, the Ice Axe Club provides:

• Personal growth through authentic adventure to all COBS students,
• Training and development for instructors to hone their skills and meet students where they are, and
• Maintenance and replacements for our group gear and basecamps.

Ice Axe Club Membership Levels

Giving youth opportunities to discover the freedom of possibility requires a dynamic network of champions and leaders. We welcome members at both levels: 

$5,000 Level

$10,000 Level

Membership Benefits

We honor all Ice Axe Club members with the following benefits and opportunities designed to enhance your experience of COBS and our mission: 

• COBS branded Ice Axe 
• Invitation to family-friendly overnight once per year at Leadville basecamp
• Invitation to Ice Axe Club social gatherings in the front range and other locations 
• Access to Leadville basecamp for camping, fishing, and hiking, subject to program approval 
• Exclusive insider e-newsletters from the Executive Director or Board Chair

All $10,000 level members receive the above benefits, plus: 

• Invitation to annual donor invitational trip

Become a Member

To find out more about the Ice Axe Club, contact COBS's development team at [email protected].