
"Those values that are being taught to you by SOS are going to
stay with you all the rest of your life. That means when you are 40
or 50 or 70, all of you kids that are participating in the SOS
program are going to be tremendously successful...To all the people
participating in this program, I just want to say thank you from
the bottom of my heart for giving young people a chance to live up
to the full potential of their humanity." --Interior Secretary
Ken Salazar, while attending an SOS Outreach program day in
December 2007.

"SOS Outreach reaches out to its participants by providing a
high quality, resilience-based program that positively impacts
self-esteem and ability to participate positively within their
communities; supports underserved youth through adult mentorship;
and encourages personal character education through SOS
Outreach's...core values...Their curriculum is recognized
nationally for its impact."
--Colorado Senator Mark Udall, on the floor of the U.S. House of
Representatives, on 12/4/07

“SOS’s programs offer leadership training, positive interactions
and mentorship that have proven to provide youth with the tools
they need to overcome their adversities and become confident,
contributing adults.” Dr. Gil Noam of Harvard University's
Program in Education Afterschool & Resiliency, which
recognized SOS Outreach as a best practice provider of sports-based
youth development programs.
Here's Dr. Noam's
full report on SOS Outreach
The American Association of Snowboard Instructors,
Winter Feels Good and
Colorado Ski Country USA
have each endorsed SOS Outreach for the positive impact our
programs have on youth.

SOS Outreach operates under a
U.S.F.S. permit in the White River National
Forest, and is an equal opportunity service provider.