Outdoor Trips
The Outdoor Program hosts a variety of trips, classes, and events throughout the academic year. Check out our upcoming programs below, registration is available online or in person at our front desk Service Center at the Student Recreation Center
Join the Outdoor Program on adventures throughout Colorado! Our programs are designed to introduce you to the type of outdoors you want to experience—-rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, mountaineering, and so much more.
| Program Title | Sect | Start | End |
| Final Exams | 9-May | 13-May | |
| Wilderness First Responder Course | 18-May | 27-May | |
| Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Recertification Course | 29-May | 30-May | |
| Sunset Rock Climbing | 1 | 9-Jun | 9-Jun |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding | 1 | 12-Jun | 12-Jun |
| Ram Connect: Adventure | 1 | 16-Jun | 19-Jun |
| Sunset Rock Climbing | 2 | 23-Jun | 23-Jun |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding | 2 | 26-Jun | 26-Jun |
| Sunset Rock Climbing | 3 | 6-Jul | 6-Jul |
| Ram Connect: Adventure | 2 | 8-Jul | 11-Jul |
| Ram Connect: Wilderness | 1 | 14-Jul | 17-Jul |
| Sunset Rock Climbing | 4 | 20-Jul | 20-Jul |
| Wilderness First Responder Course | 20-Jul | 28-Jul | |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding | 3 | 21-Jul | 21-Jul |
| Alpine Day Hike – Rocky Mountain National Park | 1 | 24-Jul | 24-Jul |
| Stand Up Paddleboarding | 4 | 28-Jul | 28-Jul |
| Wilderness First Responder Hybrid Recertification Course | 30-Jul | 31-Jul |
The Outdoor Program in Campus Recreation is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants of all ability levels. It is our goal to provide support, assistance, and accommodation whenever possible to allow everyone to participate in Outdoor Program activities. Please contact Outdoor Program Assistant Director Andy Nelson by email at Andy.Nelson@colostate.edu at the time of your registration to discuss options.
Sign up and join our free classes which take place on campus, and learn a variety of skills like backcountry cooking, rock climbing anchors, navigation, avalanche awareness, and more. Classes typically take place on weeknights at the Student Recreation Center.
The Outdoor Program also hosts a variety of events such as multi-week group trail runs, training and certification classes, and film festivals. Check back here soon for more info related to upcoming events with us.
The Outdoor Program in Campus Recreation is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants of all ability levels. It is our goal to provide support, assistance, and accommodation whenever possible to allow everyone to participate in Outdoor Program activities.
Please contact Outdoor Program Assistant Director Andy Nelson at (970) 491-0964.
