We just got an update from our wild woman, Marlene! Marlene wrote in about her Tour du Mont Blanc: The 110-mile circuit was exquisitely beautiful!  And every day was an adventure. There are 11 passes (called cols over there) –... READ MORE

Izzy is a stupendous climber, a great writer, amazing instructor and all-around awesome person. This year she went on a personal trip with some other COBS instructors, with some support through the Staff Development Fund. Because it was such an... READ MORE

We’ve all encountered a path less traveled. Whether at school, at work, or elsewhere in our lives, we’ve come to a place where a certain decision would make all the difference. Throughout the season and at our Black Tie event,... READ MORE

January 29, 2016– Steve is a much-loved member of our Southwest Program staff. This season Steve applied for funding through the Staff Development Fund for his expedition to raft the Grand Canyon. If you would like to support the Staff... READ MORE

The winter season means many things to many people… Holidays, family, cozying up to the fire. Wool socks, sledding, and all things hygge. For our field staff however, winter is a time to keep busy: some switch gears to their... READ MORE

–September 16 2015 COBS Course Director Mark Petty went on an expedition in Iceland last year with the support of our staff development fund. Each year staff can apply for funding to use toward professional development or training in order... READ MORE

Believing in girl power, Missy aims to raise awareness for the Gruffie Scholarship, and to inspire girls to get out there and get gritty. Here's her Nolan's 14 story:... READ MORE

Huge thanks to Ella for her story! Hopefully this bit of inspiration will drive some of our readers to get out there this weekend, seek out some BAM!s, and embrace some crying/screaming/laughing/singing. Even Outward Bound instructors get “Outward Bounded”. Even... READ MORE

— April 15, 2015 Our spring Rockies to Ecuador students are on their way home after 81 of the most challenging days of their lives. After such an intense experience, it can be difficult transitioning back to everyday life. A... READ MORE

January 12, 2015 —     At Colorado Outward Bound School, supporting the career development of our staff looks a little different than at other organizations. Many companies send their staff out to conferences or retreats hosted at a nice hotel. Some... READ MORE