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The Colorado College Outdoor Journal expands the definition of outdoor storytelling.

10/25/2024

CCOJ is seeking pitches for our FOURTH PRINT EDITION! If you’re a CC student, alum, or staff member and you’re passionate about outdoor storytelling, submit your idea using the Google Form in our bio. We’re looking for essays, photo collections, artwork, poetry, and anything in between. DM us or email [email protected] with any questions. Pitches are due November 22nd (Friday of the first week of Block 4!) at 11:59 PM.

10/12/2024

CCOJ has a slack now!! This is a place where you can get lots of information from us about events happening, print and online, build community, ask questions, and more. Join through the QR code or through the link in our bio!🍊

09/04/2024

Happy fall semester from us over at CCOJ!!!!!! We are so excited to announce lots of exciting things soon but for now…we are hiring!! More information can we found at the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on this post. Feel free to reach out with any questions and we can’t wait to hear from you all!

- the CCOJ team🧡

04/29/2024

PRINT EDITION III IS HERE!

Many many thanks to everyone who made this possible: our amazing editorial team, talented contributors, and generous sponsors/donors. We are BEYOND excited to bring this edition to you this WEDNESDAY.

WHERE: Outdoor Education, Yampa Field
WHEN: MAY 1 @ 6PM

Can’t wait to see you all there! WOOHOO 🥳

04/24/2024

Happy 8th Block CCOJers❤️‍🔥

If you are interested in working for the CCOJ, this is your chance! We are hiring HEAD EDITORS for this upcoming year 🥳 and we want you 🫵 yes, you 🫵 to apply!!! Applications are due on May 1.

Head to the link in our bio for more information and the application!

Email us at [email protected] or DM us with any questions or concerns.

02/11/2024

Happy Sunday! Bringing back CCOJ TEAM SPOTLIGHTS ⭐️ since we have added on more to the team! Meet Lucas Goddard (he/him) ‘27, he is an OBE major and one of the writing editors on the CCOJ. Why did Lucas join the CCOJ? : The Outdoor Journal is critical to breaking the monolith of outdoor industry. It shows that the outdoors is more than just spending money to do expensive hobbies. It’s about connecting to the place you’re at, expressing your identity, and going against the status quo. The outdoors is for everyone and we will show that. Lucas’ Fun fact: He cannot hike on a trail without fighting the urge to start trail running.

02/08/2024

New photo essay up! “Elephants and Ivy” Southeast Asia on film, photographed and written by Isabel Bragg ‘26 🐘 Check it out! link in our bio ✨

02/06/2024

Come join the gear house and ccoj tomorrow for hot chocolate on a chilly day☕️ Besides hot cocoa, come for camp stove learning and to check out x ccoj merch! Bring your own mug for 🆓 stickers. This is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 7th outside the gear house from 2-5 pm. DON’T MISS OUT!

01/26/2024

Happy Friday ✨ If you are interested in photography and getting involved with the CCOJ, then this is for you! We are hiring a photo editor, applications and portfolio are due 2/14 (last day of the block)❗️Apply through the link in our bio, and if you have any questions dm us or email [email protected] 😇

01/20/2024

A peaceful Saturday before the beginning of Block 5! “I wanted to take something simple like “water” and really examine all of its nuances. I want to show the life in the river that is always there but overlooked when we just think of it as water.” Piece, River Waves, and quote by Gigi Perkins✨

01/05/2024

Welcome to 2024 folks!

We wanted to take a moment and look back at 2023 for CCOJ as we move into the new year. What a year! 🏔️✨🧳🏕️🌸 With our second edition under our belt and a busy fall working on online pieces... our community has grown so much ☺️ We also are happy to announce that we have added 5 new members to our editorial staff 💌

We are so grateful to have worked and learned from so many amazing contributors throughout 2023 and we are so excited to continue this in 2024! Cheers to another amazing year and many more to come 🎉

Another huge thank you to our amazing sponsors who continue to support our work: 👏

We were able to raise $1,225 from our GiveCampus! Thank you to everyone who donated. We hope to bring this third edition to life this year 💸 If you missed the GiveCampus, but still want to donate you can click the link in our bio (we are still in need of funding for our print edition for this spring 🥹)

We are so excited to see what 2024 will bring 🎆 Many thanks!

Comment down below what your favorite story from the CCOJ was this year 📰

12/17/2023

Happy 4th week! Check out our newest photo essay by Rowan Knight ‘22, a recent graduate of Colorado College⭐️ These photos document the stunning landscapes of Iceland over a 4 day trip on the Laugavegur Trek. 🏔️

12/14/2023

Bogged down by holiday gift shopping? Look no further! CCOJ is collaborating with to create an “Adventure Offline Tee” with art designed by ⭐️ All the proceeds from this shirt goes to support the next generation of outdoor adventure journalists around the world the CCOJ! Click the link in our bio to purchase, shirts are $25, ranging from sizes s-4xl. Happy holidays 🎉 Don’t forget to tag us in your CCOJ x Trails Merch!

12/13/2023

“the rocks, mountains, and, most notably, hydrothermal activity provide beautiful textures for our eyeballs to feast upon…” Check out Sadie Almgren’s ‘26 new photo essay using Lomochrome Purple Film in Wyoming 🎞️💜⛰️

12/09/2023

“Fear allows us to realize the beauty, value, and rapidity of life.” Check out Liam Ferguson’s ‘27 new photo essay detailing a block break trip through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains 🏔️⭐️

11/28/2023

One last taste of summer as we head into Colorado winter… ❄️ New photo essay up! Check out Maren Greene ‘24’s “Take a Walk” ⛰️🐐 Link in bio!

11/14/2023

“Photography is my outlet to cope with the stress of my life and find inner peace” says Reed Haymons ‘27 the author of our latest photoessay. Check it out! link in bio📷

11/10/2023

Check out Luca Godard’s ‘27 (he/him) new piece, “Where the Wilderness Lies” live on the CCOJ website⭐️

10/13/2023

New essay up on our website! Check out Brett LeVan (she/her) ‘26 “Let My Hands Remember This Swedish Soil Forever” 🌿 Photo contributors include: Liam King, Sietske Bosma, and Clara Jungman.

10/11/2023

New photo essay alert! Go check out Lily Asano ‘27’s “In the Details” 🔎

10/10/2023

CCOJ TEAM SPOTLIGHT ⭐️ Kat, she/her, is a senior double majoring in film and media studies and hispanic studies with a minor in journalism. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the CCOJ, alongside ! She has climbed her age in 14ers (AKA 21).

Kat joined the CCOJ team as a sophomore who had never been camping in her life. She has grown into herself, grown to know and love so many new people, and the outdoor spaces that CO has to offer. She has always had a passion for capturing people as a means of storytelling and connecting with others. She is missing her photo partner, but is excited for this fall and last year with the coolest editorial team!

10/06/2023

CCOJ TEAM SPOTLIGHT ⭐️ Persie (she/her) does all things photo for CCOJ! She is a junior studying education and race, ethnicity, and migration studies. Fun fact is that she’s currently studying abroad in Nepal (र बिस्तारी नेपाली भाषा सिक्दैछ)! Her fave outdoor mems consist of sleeping out under the stars surrounded by wonderful humans and eating yummy food:)

Persie works for the OJ because she believes that storytelling is a powerful tool to affect change. She is passionate about sharing voices through imagery that redefine connection with nature and get more people outside. She has loved working with the team & contributors the past 2 years and is excited to be back in person just in time for print crunch!

10/03/2023

CCOJ TEAM SPOTLIGHT⭐️ Cecilia, she/her, is a senior and an environmental studies and anthropology major. She is the Co-Editor-in-chief of the CCOJ. Fun fact is she was conceived at the base camp of Mt. Rainier, and every time she has been so cold she thought she wouldn’t survive and then she did (especially if it was with friends). 😇

10/01/2023

Happy 1st of October! This month the CCOJ is hosting a tote bag design contest to be featured in one of our merch pieces🤩 Swipe right for the criteria for artwork and an example of a design. Designs are due by Sunday, 11:59 PM on October 22nd and should be emailed to [email protected]. If you have any questions send us a DM✨

09/29/2023

CCOJ 23-24 Team Spotlights ⭐️ Rafi Donohoe (she/her) is the art director of the CCOJ and a senior Design major. Her fun fact is that her dad used to be a weatherman and he announced her birth on live television. Her favorite outdoor memory is her camping trip this summer the Northern California coast with her dog, Mila. Show Rafi some love🤩

Rafi enjoys working for the CCOJ because she loves being at the intersection of art, journalism, and the outdoors. She has loved working with everyone on the editorial team and is excited for another beautiful year of CCOJ!

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