• 450 Miller Ranch Rd
    Edwards, CO 81632

ince 1993, we've fostered a sense of belonging in kids and teenagers through outdoor-based mentorship. Our progressive curriculum is designed to provide our young people with the opportunity to thrive, regardless of socioeconomic barriers.

01/ Introductory

  • The SOS program begins with our introductory ski or snowboard experience and our core values of courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility. Learn to Ride/Ski (LTR) is our most fundamental program for youth in grades 4-12. The program features a five-day curriculum where each day centers around one SOS core value while youth learn a new outdoor adventure activity. 

    It’s amazing what these kids learn about themselves by strapping on a piece of wood and flying down a snow-covered mountain. They experience a sense of accomplishment that only comes from trying something new—and nailing it!

    During this phase of our curriculum, youth gain a positive peer group, are exposed to a variety of challenging activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection, develop a growing sense of accomplishment, and are introduced to our core values that offer a framework for positive decision-making. 

    • 5-days of lift tickets

    • All necessary snowboarding/skiing equipment

    • Professional ski/snowboard instructors

    • All snowsport clothing including: snow pants, jacket, goggles, gloves, and helmet if needed

    • Character development and core-value curriculum

    • Positive staff and volunteer support

    • Opportunity to enroll in the SOS Mentor Program upon graduating

  • Sample Day

    8:45 am: Arrive at mountain

    9:00 am: Gear up for a day on the slopes – put on rental equipment, divide up into lesson groups, meet your ski/snowboard instructor

    9:30 am: Opening Circle of Love – introduction to the core value of the day

    9:45 am: Head out on the hill with your instructor

    12:00 pm:  Break for lunch

    12:45 pm: Get back on the hill and continue lessons with instructor

    2:45 pm: Closing Circle of Love – reflect on the core value of the day

    3:30 pm: Return gear and depart from the mountain

03/ Mentor Program

  • The SOS program begins with our introductory ski or snowboard experience and our core values of courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility. Learn to Ride/Ski (LTR) is our most fundamental program for youth in grades 4-12. The program features a five-day curriculum where each day centers around one SOS core value while youth learn a new outdoor adventure activity. 

    It’s amazing what these kids learn about themselves by strapping on a piece of wood and flying down a snow-covered mountain. They experience a sense of accomplishment that only comes from trying something new—and nailing it!

    During this phase of our curriculum, youth gain a positive peer group, are exposed to a variety of challenging activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection, develop a growing sense of accomplishment, and are introduced to our core values that offer a framework for positive decision-making. 

    • 5-days of lift tickets

    • All necessary snowboarding/skiing equipment

    • Professional ski/snowboard instructors

    • All snowsport clothing including: snow pants, jacket, goggles, gloves, and helmet if needed

    • Character development and core-value curriculum

    • Positive staff and volunteer support

    • Opportunity to enroll in the SOS Mentor Program upon graduating

  • Sample Day

    8:45 am: Arrive at mountain

    9:00 am: Gear up for a day on the slopes – put on rental equipment, divide up into lesson groups, meet your ski/snowboard instructor

    9:30 am: Opening Circle of Love – introduction to the core value of the day

    9:45 am: Head out on the hill with your instructor

    12:00 pm:  Break for lunch

    12:45 pm: Get back on the hill and continue lessons with instructor

    2:45 pm: Closing Circle of Love – reflect on the core value of the day

    3:30 pm: Return gear and depart from the mountain

05/ Alumni

02/ Mentor Program

  • Students form relationships with mentors and peers by learning cooperation, recognizing emotions, and participating in community service.

  • Students strengthen relationships with mentors and peers by reinforcing cooperation, identifying feelings, and engaging in community service.

  • Students apply cooperation skills from Mentor 1 and 2 to discuss and express feelings, focusing on managing adversity.

  • Students utilize cooperation skills from Mentor 1, 2, and 3 to further address coping with adversity and emphasize engagement during industry day, where they begin to learn about career opportunities.

  • Students employ cooperation and engagement skills acquired in Mentor 3 and 4 to cultivate empathy and investigate a community issue while interacting with community members and resources.

  • Students move on to Jr Mentor, where they exercise empathy towards community issues developed in Mentor 5 to boost assertiveness through involvement with community leaders and practicing leadership skills.

04/ Mentor Program

  • The SOS program begins with our introductory ski or snowboard experience and our core values of courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion, and humility. Learn to Ride/Ski (LTR) is our most fundamental program for youth in grades 4-12. The program features a five-day curriculum where each day centers around one SOS core value while youth learn a new outdoor adventure activity. 

    It’s amazing what these kids learn about themselves by strapping on a piece of wood and flying down a snow-covered mountain. They experience a sense of accomplishment that only comes from trying something new—and nailing it!

    During this phase of our curriculum, youth gain a positive peer group, are exposed to a variety of challenging activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection, develop a growing sense of accomplishment, and are introduced to our core values that offer a framework for positive decision-making. 

    • 5-days of lift tickets

    • All necessary snowboarding/skiing equipment

    • Professional ski/snowboard instructors

    • All snowsport clothing including: snow pants, jacket, goggles, gloves, and helmet if needed

    • Character development and core-value curriculum

    • Positive staff and volunteer support

    • Opportunity to enroll in the SOS Mentor Program upon graduating

  • Sample Day

    8:45 am: Arrive at mountain

    9:00 am: Gear up for a day on the slopes – put on rental equipment, divide up into lesson groups, meet your ski/snowboard instructor

    9:30 am: Opening Circle of Love – introduction to the core value of the day

    9:45 am: Head out on the hill with your instructor

    12:00 pm:  Break for lunch

    12:45 pm: Get back on the hill and continue lessons with instructor

    2:45 pm: Closing Circle of Love – reflect on the core value of the day

    3:30 pm: Return gear and depart from the mountain

04/ Mentor Program

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