Coombs Outdoors

What Coombs Outdoors does

Coombs Outdoors (legally the Doug Coombs Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. The organization provides year-round outdoor recreation and youth development programming to K-12 students in Teton County, structured across three age-tiered flagship tracks: Activate for elementary students, Engage for middle schoolers, and Empower for high schoolers. Complementary programs include the Coombs Club weekend ski mentorship, Padres, the newly launched Samsara Accelerate entrepreneurship program, Camina Conmigo (a Spanish-language offering), and the Backcountry Club.

Program delivery relies on partnerships with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain, Grand Teton National Park, NOLS, and Exum, which provide access to terrain and credentialed instruction. The organization draws on more than 70 volunteer ski mentors and an alumni pipeline that returns former participants as instructors. Its technology footprint is minimal: Neon CRM is used for donor and participant management, with no proprietary platform or AI tooling evident.

Revenue is generated through a mix of philanthropic contributions (foundation grants, individual donations, fundraising events such as "Skiing with the Stars") and program-related fees. The organization scaled to serve 400-500 youth annually, hired 14 summer staff in 2025, expanded the after-school program to 62 participants, and in 2024 purchased the Coombs Clubhouse at 85 W Snow King Ave as a permanent year-round facility.

Name

Coombs Outdoors

Legal name

Doug Coombs Foundation (DBA Coombs Outdoors)

Website

https://coombsoutdoors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coombs Outdoors is a Jackson, Wyoming-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 that delivers year-round outdoor recreation and youth development programming to roughly 400-500 K-12 students in Teton County through tiered Activate, Engage, and Empower tracks plus specialty programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Youth outdoor recreation
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Ski and snowboard instruction
• Backcountry adventure programs
• Outdoor education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary revenue source from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. The organization runs fundraising events including Skiing with the Stars, Coombs Cup Golf Tournament, Old Bill's Fun Run, and direct donation campaigns.
2. Program Revenue: Revenue from outdoor recreation programs including ski lessons, summer camps, and after-school programs for youth ages K-12 in Teton County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coombs Outdoors delivers year-round outdoor recreation programs for Teton County youth in grades K-12, including ski and snowboard lessons, Nordic skiing, summer day camps, multi-day backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, swimming lessons, and after-school workshops. Programming is structured through Activate (K-5), Engage (middle/high school), and Empower (high school internship) tiers, with specialized offerings such as Padres, Camina Conmigo, and Samsara Accelerate. The organization is supported by donations, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising events including Skiing with the Stars and the Coombs Cup Golf Tournament.

Product overview

Coombs Outdoors operates as a unified suite of year-round youth outdoor recreation programs structured across three tiers (Activate, Engage, and Empower) serving K-12 students in Jackson Hole. The core programs progress participants from elementary school through high school, building outdoor skills, confidence, and community. Additional offerings include the Padres family ski program, the Spanish-language Camina Conmigo program, and the Samsara Accelerate initiative. Major annual events include Coombs Cup (golf fundraiser), Skiing with the Stars (ski fundraiser), and CoombsFest (season celebration). The organization acquired a permanent Clubhouse facility at 85 W Snow King Ave to house operations, program space, and gear storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 450+ youth served annually across year-round programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for Ositos Nordic ski program (beginner cross-country skiing), Rockchuck Racers advanced alpine program, and collaborative ski instruction. JHSC coaches lead practices and provide competitive ski programming for Coombs participants.
• Jackson Hole Mountain ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary ski destination for Coombs Club ski mentorship program with 117+ participants skiing on weekends. JHMR provides lift tickets, season passes, and professional ski instruction for Coombs participants.
• Snow King MountaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary learn-to-ski location for elementary lessons, Padres adult program, snowboard lessons, and Coombs Club membership. Snow King provides ski school instructors, lift tickets, and season passes for 155+ kids and adults weekly.
• Share Winter FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical funding partner for ski and snowboard programs. Grant funding makes learn-to-ski lessons at Snow King and Coombs Club mentorship at JHMR possible. Aligns with Share Winter's mission to enrich youth lives through winter sports.
• Exum Mountain GuidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuided backcountry skiing adventures and climbing experiences. Exum provides instruction and guiding for Coombs Backcountry Club and summer climbing programs in Grand Teton National Park.
• NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for backcountry ski club avalanche safety training and leadership program development. NOLS instructors co-lead the Empower Leadership Trip with veteran Coombs staff.
• Teton County Search & Rescue FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Spanish-language Avalanche Awareness Night and backcountry safety education. TCSAR provides expertise and support for Backcountry Club safety training.
• American Avalanche InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides avalanche safety training and certification courses for Backcountry Club participants, including Rec Level 1 and Level 2 avalanche courses.
• Wilderness AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended backpacking trips including 8-day adventures combining backpacking and sea kayaking in Yellowstone. Coombs collaborates with WA to provide longer, more challenging multi-day experiences.
• Grand Teton Music FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkulele Club for Activate campers led by GTMF music teacher alongside rising 6th grader Bryan. Culminates in a concert at Teton Village.
• Mountain Bike the TetonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Activate Mountain Bike Club providing technical trail riding skills for younger kids transitioning from the after-school bike club.
• Snake River FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer river activities including rafting excursions for Activate camp and Snake River Days programming focused on river ecology and conservation.
• Jackson Hole Fly Fishing SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Fly Fishing Camp partnership providing instruction for Coombs participants during summer programs.
• Faction SkisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter sponsor providing ski equipment and support for participant programs.
• United Shapes SnowboardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter sponsor providing snowboard equipment and support for Coombs snowboarding programs.
• Arc'teryxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBackcountry partner providing gear and financial support for Backcountry Club. Critical in launching the fledgling backcountry ski program.
• Backcountry Access (BCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssential gear support for backcountry club participants including avalanche safety equipment.
• StiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-round sponsor providing Coombs-logo apparel for staff and participants including jackets and sunshirts. Summer and winter sponsor with merchandise donations for events.
• Black Tie Ski RentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki rental partner providing equipment for winter programs and participants.
• National Museum of Wildlife ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and crafts programming for Activate summer camp participants, museum visits and creative activities.
• Jackson Hole Children's MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Activate spring break and summer camp activities including crafts and creative play.
• Teton County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter the Bell Nordic program partnership, school referrals, facility access, and coordination for participant recruitment across Teton County schools.
• Teton Literacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege preparation support, scholarship info nights, and collaboration on first-generation college student resources with Empower program participants.
• Fischer Nordic SkisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of classic ski fleet for Ositos Nordic program, enabling introduction of skate skiing to participants.
• REI Co-op Jackson HoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpower internship host providing retail and outdoor industry experience for high school participants. Donations and gear support for programs.
• Rendezvous River SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaddleboard rentals for Activate camp and discounted ducky trips for Engage programs. Year-over-year water sports support.
• Dave Hansen WhitewaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer rafting excursions for Activate camp and spring break programming.
• Jackson Hole Kayak ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoombs Kayak Club instruction and whitewater progression training for Engage participants.
• Art Association of Jackson HoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and crafts programming for Activate spring break and summer camp activities.
• Animal Adoption CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpring break camp activities including visits with animals for Activate participants.
• Carving the FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkateboarding activities for Activate summer camp participants.
• Grand Teton National ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermit holder and partner for backpacking trips, climbing activities, and outdoor programs within park boundaries. Essential for program delivery.
• Yellowstone National ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination for extended backpacking trips including Firehole Meadows and multi-day adventures in partnership with Wilderness Adventures.
• Bridger Teton National ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermits and access for backpacking trips, trail running, and outdoor recreation programs on public lands.
• Yeah Buddy PizzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Gear for Beer holiday gear drive event. Donated beer and 2-for-1 pizza for gear donors.
• Teton PinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Giving Tree program providing winter gear and Christmas gifts for 50+ Coombs participant families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club: Local Jackson Hole ski club offering competitive and developmental alpine/Nordic programs for youth; comparable to Coombs' Coombs Club and Rockchuck Racers programming on the same mountain partners (Snow King, JHMR).
• Big City Mountaineers: National nonprofit providing outdoor mentoring and wilderness trips for underserved youth; comparable mission and youth outdoor recreation/mentorship model, though operating in multiple regions rather than a single county.
• Avid4 Adventure: Youth outdoor adventure camp operator running multi-sport summer and seasonal programs (skiing, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking); direct comparison to Coombs' Activate/Engage multi-sport programming.
• Outdoor Outreach: San Diego-based nonprofit using outdoor activities (climbing, hiking, paddling) to engage underserved youth; shares Coombs' model of year-round outdoor programming combined with mentorship and life-skills development.

Others

• Share Winter Foundation: Grantmaking nonprofit funding youth ski/snowboard programs nationally; comparable mission and Coombs is a direct grantee, making Share Winter a peer funder in the same youth winter-sports access ecosystem.

Regional players

• Teton Science Schools: Jackson Hole-based place-based education nonprofit offering K-12 outdoor and science programs; comparable mission, geography, and K-12 outdoor education model to Coombs' Activate/Engage progression.
• Exum Mountain Guides: Grand Teton-based guide service offering backcountry skiing and climbing instruction; directly comparable to Coombs' Backcountry Club and climbing programming and currently an active Coombs partner.
• Boys & Girls Club of Jackson Hole: Local Jackson youth development nonprofit serving similar Teton County youth demographics with after-school programming; comparable community-anchored youth services model and referral partner for Coombs.

Broad incumbents

• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): Premier U.S. outdoor education provider offering expedition-based courses; comparable instructional and backcountry programming to Coombs' Backcountry Club and Empower programs, but at national/paid-enrollment scale rather than local nonprofit.
• YMCA of the Rockies: Established youth residential camp provider in Colorado mountain communities; comparable year-round youth outdoor programming, instructional offerings, and lodging-based camp operations to Coombs' summer and overnight trips.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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