SOS Outreach International

A nonprofit building character in youth through outdoor adventure

Endorsements




"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.

Latest Activity

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Photos posted by Rob Gray yesterday
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Photos posted by Rob Gray yesterday
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Tina Volpe and Jessica Foulis joined SOS Outreach International Thursday
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Photos posted by Travis Swaim Thursday
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We have started 2nd Session for our Learn to Ride Program! Congratulations to all of the students who graduated from the program so far!
Status posted by Travis Swaim Thursday
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SOS Outreach Board of Director Loss

SOS Outreach just learned of the passing of one of its Board Members, Bill Nicoll. Please join all of us in keeping his friends and family in your thoughts. Throughout his service to SOS, he provided significant support of our program growth.See More
A blog post by Seth Ehrlich was featured Wednesday
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Blog posts by Beth Rusticus Wednesday
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K2 Sports, Inc. Donates $25K to Youth Charity SOS Outreach

During a time of changing demographics in the snow sports industry, K2 Sports, Inc. is taking a leadership role in recognizing and addressing the needs of an...
A video by Seth Ehrlich was featured Wednesday

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