Thank you Vivian (recent alumna from CCWA-822, an all girls alpine backpacking course) for the eloquent and impactful letter! Many of us have returned home from a COBS course and struggled to find words to the question “how was it?”... READ MORE

Estimados OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL, Me gustaría expresar mis sentimientos respecto al paseo que hizo mi hija Sofía Leyva en la semana de junio 10 a junio 17. En un principio me tomó de sorpresa la invitación por parte de su... READ MORE

Tsifira recently completed a COBS 15 day backpacking course in the Sangres. Thanks for sharing, Tsifira! “Pain is temporary, savor joy, all we have are the moments that create memories”. This quote is how I went through the course; the... READ MORE

  by Olivia Schneider, Southwest Program Marketing Intern It was the middle of the night in the mountains of Tennessee. The ground was wet, along with everything else. Boots that carried the feet of 14, 15, and 16 year olds... READ MORE

Wildfires, by definition, are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas. And as we utilize the wilderness as our classroom, we are aware that wildfires are a constant element of consideration, especially in the drier months of the year. The... 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

What is missing from these pictures of our field staff? Diversity. This has been an ongoing problem in the outdoor field, especially when it comes to racial diversity. Lack of representation in magazines, advertisements, and on social media communicates by... READ MORE

We’re super excited to learn & get inspired at Outdoor Retailer this week! If you’re in the industry and going to be at the show, here’s a few interesting panels and events to check out. Listings in bold are open to... READ MORE

“I have not tired of the wilderness; rather I enjoy its beauty and the vagrant life I lead, more keenly all the time. I prefer the saddle to the streetcar and star-sprinkled sky to a roof, the obscure and difficult... READ MORE

  It’s the people that make COBS one of the Best Places to Work. With great sadness we’re saying bye for now to Scholarship Coordinator, Julia Ryan, who is relocating cross-country. In her time with COBS, Julia has demonstrated an... READ MORE