Whether you鈥檙e new to the outdoors or an experienced adventurer, sometimes it鈥檚 nice to get a little direction in planning your trip. The CU Boulder can help you find your next adventure.
Here are four听reasons to visit听the :
1. You鈥檙e looking for a new place to explore.
So you want to utilize your summer weekends听but don鈥檛 know where to go? The Outdoor Program听staff know听outdoor recreation in Colorado听and听. Or, if you want a personalized experience, they can work with you to create the trip you鈥檙e looking for.听Rafting, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking鈥攖ell them what you want to do, and they鈥檒l help you find a great spot to do it.
2. You need听advice on a long-expected trip.
You鈥檙e a go-getter and totally on top of things. You bought a backcountry permit months ago, and are eagerly awaiting your adventure. You鈥檝e been planning this trip with your friends, but now you鈥檙e uncertain about a few details. What to do?
The Outdoor Program听has听a large collection of guidebooks and resources to peruse at your leisure. You can also talk to trip instructors about any questions you may have, such as what to expect and what things to avoid.听They can help you figure out weather conditions听or the best times to summit that peak (get down before the afternoon thunderstorms roll in). The program听also assists with route recommendations, meal planning and equipment suggestions.
3. You want to book the complete trip package.
That鈥檚 right, you can hire one of our trip instructors to guide your group through the backcountry! The program instructors have Wilderness First Responder certifications and specialized knowledge in rock climbing, backpacking听and many more technical skills; they听can lead you off-trail through the wilderness, provide first-aid support for your expedition or take you up a difficult route on your next 14er.
The Outdoor Program听can also rent you equipment, print water-proof maps, prepare your meals听or lend a hand with transportation and directions. Just let them know what you鈥檙e planning and how they can help! The cost of the complete trip package will be based on the services provided.
4. You like free swag from the Outdoor Program.
To receive听your new favorite t-shirt, there are just three easy steps:
First, visit the Adventure Planning Center or . Second, have an awesome time in the mountains.听Third, share a photo on social media tagging听@CUBoulderRec,听#ActiveBuffs and听#FindYourAdventure. When you return, the shirt is yours!
The Adventure Planning Center is located at the Outdoor Program climbing gym in the Recreation Center. Be sure to stop by and take advantage of all they have to offer!
