John went on a COBS course in 1972 as a young man. This past year, he returned to the Colorado Rockies for another round. John was kind enough to write this post for us afterward, to share his unique experience... READ MORE

In 2014, Maggie went on a COBS Alpine Backpacking course for veterans in the Rocky Mountains. This year she came back to our neck of the woods to participate in the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. The race covers 100 miles, crossing our... READ MORE

COBS provides scholarships for many students to go on our traditional open enrollment courses every year. At times, we receive funding from individuals or organizations to use for specific programs – to bring the experience of a COBS course to... READ MORE

We just heard back from Savi, this year’s Gruffie Scholarship recipient, who completed the Rockies to Canyonlands Pathfinder semester this November. In the photo she is setting the pace as Leader of the Day. Thanks to Savi for sharing about... READ MORE

A very special student story from Suzy, who went on a two week alpine backpacking course in the Colorado Rockies in 2015. We so appreciate students who carry course with them in their hearts and feel compelled to reconnect. Following... READ MORE

Ecuador Trip Report 11/21/15 to 12/23/15: When I flew into Ecuador at 1AM on the 21st, my jet-lagged brain had little clue what to expect. Austin Gibney, my travel companion and trainer on the training to come, was the reason... READ MORE

Guest blog from our staff member Lauren! She worked as a Logistics Coordinator this past summer out of the Southwest Program, based in Moab, Utah, and wanted to share her experience. I knew very little about Outward Bound before moving... READ MORE

We are so grateful for all of the amazing companies and individuals who donate products, services, and experiences to our Black Tie silent auction! Because every item is donated, the auction is a win-win for bidders who take home sweet,... READ MORE

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