By Amina Hughes, North Lake Tahoe Program Manager   “Between every two pine trees is a doorway to a new world” – John Muir As we gear up for another school year and another SOS Winter Season, I would like to take a moment to share some highlights from the 6-Day backpacking trip the youth…

By Brooke Carlsen, Eagle County Program Manager This past summer at SOS was a wonderful way for our winter participants to be a part of new experiences and develop new relationships.  As our Eagle County Programs Manager, I was lucky enough to work on behind the scenes administrative details as well as join some of…

Earlier this year, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past participants. Let’s just say, we have been overwhelmed by the number of responses we’ve received and are excited to share them with you here. This month, we highlight Amelia! Name: Austin Age: 23 Years in SOS Outreach: 9 SOS Location: Eagle County, CO Career: United States…

Earlier this year, we put out an Alumni Survey to reconnect with some of our past participants. Let’s just say, we have been overwhelmed by the number of responses we’ve received and are excited to share them with you here. This month, we highlight Amelia! Name: Amelia Age: 23 Years in SOS Outreach: 3 SOS Location: Denver, CO Career: Client Relations Associate…

This winter, SOS partnered with Vail Resorts mountains Heavenly, Northstar, Park City, Beaver Creek, and other corporate partners Loveland, Copper, and evo to give participants an inside look into potential careers within the industry. Across locations, participants met with employees in leadership roles in a wide range of departments including ski school, mountain operations, snowmaking, ski…

As we wrap up our 25th season, we celebrate the culmination of our mentoring programs with graduation ceremonies across our locations. With family, friends, mentors, and community members in the audience, this spring we recognize over 850 participants across locations and the outstanding accomplishments they’ve achieved this season. We are so inspired by the growth…