December 10, 2018
In 2018, Amal, age 17, had the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in the Boundary Waters. Along with 4 of her peers from the Sisterhood Boutique – an entrepreneurial organization started by a group of East African high school […]
November 10, 2018
One of the youth who experienced the power of BCM’s programs was Teddy, a 16-year-old. Teddy comes from a single-parent home where he had to help his parent out of an abusive relationship. For the first time he experienced the […]
November 7, 2018
In summer 2018, we had another excellent season of connecting young people with meaningful outdoor experiences. As an organization, we reached a major milestone and sent our 10,000th student into the field! But our success and longevity would not be […]
October 25, 2018
We’re excited to introduce you to the newest BCM member, Jason Yale, National Program Director. Learn more about Jason below and make sure to welcome him on board if you get a chance to meet him in person! Where are […]
September 17, 2018
There are many reasons why people choose to participate on our ‘Summit for Someone’ program. Today, we want to highlight Katie, who climbed Mt. Evans, a 14,000-foot peak in Colorado in memory of her cousin Ryan who tragically fell to […]
This summer we celebrated the 10,000th student we have taken out on an inspirational journey into the wilderness. This could not have been possible without you – the community of supporters who come together year after year to give their […]
August 24, 2018
We are so proud of Dymond and her newly accomplished goal to quit smoking! On a BCM trip, the important life skill of goal-setting is a key part of the curriculum. Every morning in the backcountry, the group members circle around […]
July 16, 2018
Just one more week until we get to reconnect with all of our outdoor industry friends at Outdoor Retailer in our home state of Colorado. Did you know that our brand partners host many events, happy hours and sales where […]
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