SOS Outreach was founded in 1993 in Colorado’s Vail Valley. As a not-for-profit organization, we aim to build character and self-esteem in youth through snowsports and the SOS curriculum. Thank you to everyone who helped us serve 3,019 participants nationwide during the 2007-2008 season!

Our programs offer snowboarding and skiing programs and the structure of the SOS Curriculum, which include consistent adult mentors, community service opportunities, and life skill workshops. Through these opportunities, and the adult mentor relationships that are central to our programs, SOS accomplishes its mission of character building in underprivileged youth to enhance their decision-making for healthy and successful life experiences.

Each SOS program integrates the five core values of our organization: Courage, Discipline, Integrity, Wisdom and Compassion. The core values are an integral part of the entire organization. 
 
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SOS programs are endorsed for their impact on youth by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Winter Feels Good and Colorado Ski Country USA.