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

Ever wondered what goes on at our basecamps when students are out backpacking and rafting?... READ MORE

We are excited to announce that our very own Megan Macomber received the OBUSA Marina Ewald Award this year for her 20 years of service to COBS.... 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

The Fellowship for Emerging Leaders was developed to reduce economic and cultural barriers to becoming an Instructor at COBS. Read our Fellows reflections on their experiences. ... 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

Students on the Colorado Rockies Level 1 Avalanche Training get the chance to enjoy a winter wonderland while learning critical avalanche safety tools for backcountry skiers and boarders. ... READ MORE

June is all about celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and their ongoing fight for equality worldwide.... READ MORE

Tenacity in pursuit, an undefeatable spirit, and a desire to serve. These are the qualities that Outward Bound founder, Kurt Hahn, hoped to cultivate through challenge and discovery in the outdoors.   Over the past several decades, Gruffie Clough has embodied... 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