News Articles

 Below are a few selected articles from the last couple years that highlight the impact of SOS Outreach.

"Chairman of the Board" Vail-Beaver Creek Magazine, Midwinter/Spring 2013

"Building the Base: Lifting Lessons from Obama and Coke to Help Save Snowboarding's Future" Transworld Business, January 2013  

“Avon-based SOS Outreach program gives at-risk youths a taste of Olympics”  Denver Post, August 2, 2012

"Bleiler Spends Day with SOS" Vail Daily, March 31, 2012

“K2 Donates $25k to SOS Outreach,” Transworld Business, February 1, 2012

"Learning How to Ski and Snowboard," CBS Denver, December 4, 2011

"21 Kids Get a Chance to Ski for the First Time," 9News.com, December 3, 2011

“SOS Youth Kick-off the Season with the Pros,” Snowboard Colorado, December 2, 2011

“SOS Outreach Saves Winter Rec Program for Schools,” Summitdaily.com, December 1, 2011

"The Heart of the Heart of the Ski Country" SNOW Magazine, November 21, 2011

"SOS Outreach: Proven Long-term Impact," Outdoor Magazine, June 2011

"Red Carpet to the Magic Carpet in Vail," Vail Daily, February 10, 2011

"SOS Outreach has Biggest Week Yet," Tahoe Tribune, February 10, 2011

"Ride Right...Through Life," The Durango Herald, February 3, 2011

"SOS Program Mentors At-Risk Youth through Snow Sports." Seattle Times, November 17, 2010

"SOS Outreach Begins its 17th Season Helping Youth," Summit Daily, November 26, 2010

"Students Escape a Harsh Reality on the Mountain," Summit Daily, December 11, 2010

"Leading Change Through Collaboration and Alliances," Transworld Business, August 15, 2009

Vail's Menconi Wins Diversity Award, Vail Daily News, April 20, 2009.