George Gardner Scholarship Fund

The George Fund provides financial assistance to Ouray County youth who wish to pursue outdoor or experiential educational opportunities for personal and interpersonal growth.

We believe that profound learning is often facilitated by time spent in the mountains, deserts, rivers and oceans of the world. These experiences provide an arena for leadership development and other lifelong skills.

“While we spent time thinking about our past on the river trip, we also thought about the future. We were able to really consider what we valued most in life and decide what path we want to take.”  Reflection from a Ridgway Senior following a raft trip supported by the George Fund.