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

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

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