Past Trips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a list of some of the great things that Outdoor Pursuits has hosted for UNC Students:

 

 

Rock Climbing


When: May 4th
Where: Boulder Canyon
Fee: $10

Join us as we top-rope climb in the world famous Boulder Canyon! With many so manly epic cliffs and solid rock this trip will have a variety of climbs for all experience levels.

Rock Climbing

Mountain Bike Blue Sky Indian Summer


When: April 20th 2013
Where: Indian Summer Trail
Fee: $15

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we hit the Indian Summer trail in the Colorado trail system that connect Horsetooth Mountain Park, Coyote Ridge and Devil’s Backbone.  (No experience necessary)

Paintball


When: April 6th 2013
Where: Outdoor Field
Fee: $40

Experience the excitement and adrenaline rush of playing paintball at one of Colorado’s largest outdoor fields.  No experience needed. 

Ice Climbing at Camp Alexander


When: March 10th 2013
Where: Camp Alexander, Colorado Springs
Fee: $40

Join Outdoor Pursuits to challenge yourself through another form of rock climbing, with the added elements of cold and ice.  No experience is required.  Your fee includes transportation, equipment and climbing instruction.

Spring Break in Grand Canyon


When: March 16 - 21st 2013
Where: Grand Canyon, Moab, UT
Fee: $250

UNC Outdoor Pursuits is hosting a guided tour of beautiful Moab, Utah.  Enjoy the scenery as you camp, hike and mountain bike on the Canyon Lands Sunrise.  After seeing breathtaking Moab, Outdoor Pursuits will travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for camping, hiking and sightseeing.  Our friendly staff will provide a fun, safe and exciting trip for all abilities and experience levels.

Moonlight Snowshoe


When: February 23rd 2013
Where: Rocky Mountains
Fee: $10

Snowshoeing is a great activity for anyone who enjoys playing in the snow!  Join us to explore and experience the serenity of the snow-covered landscape of the Rocky Mountains at twilight.

 

 

Ski/ Snowboard Copper Mountain


When: February 16th 2013
Where: Copper Mountain
Fee: $65

Join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes at Copper Mountain!  Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket and equipment (if needed)

 

 

Skiing and Snowboarding Keystone


When: February 9th 2013
Where: Keystone
Fee: $65

Join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes at Keystone!  Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket and equipment (if needed)

 

 

Snowshoe Day Hike


When: February 9th 2013
Where: Rocky Mountains
Fee: $10

Snowshoeing is a great activity for anyone who enjoys playing in the snow!  Join us to explore and experience the serenity of the snow-covered landscape of the Rocky Mountains. 

 

 

Skiing and Snowboarding Winter Park and Mary Jane


When: February 2nd 2013
Where: Winter Park and Mary Jane
Fee: $75

Start your semester with the Outdoor Pursuits as we have a fun-filled day on the slopes at Winter Park Resort, where there is a mountain of winter activities. Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket and equipment (if needed).

Beginners Skiing and Snowboarding Eldora


When: January 26th 2013
Where:Eldora
Fee: $60

Join Outdoor Pursuits and other beginners and learn how to conquer the slopes!  Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket, equipment and ski/snowboard instruction.

Skiing and Snowboarding Loveland


When: December 8th 2012
Where: Loveland Ski Area
Fee: $60

End your semester with the Outdoor Pursuits as we have a fun-filled day on the slopes at Loveland Ski Area, where there is a mountain of winter activities. Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket and equipment (if needed).

Skiing and snowboarding A-basin


When: December 1st 2012
Where: Arapahoe Basin Ski area
Fee: $65

Join us as we visit Arapahoe Basin Ski area. With a summit elevation of 13,050 feet, visit the Swiss Alps right her in the Colorado Rockies. Your fee includes transportation, lift ticket and equipment (if needed).

Fall Break Retreat


When: November 21-23rd 2012
Where: Silverthorne, CO
Fee: $250

Fall Break Retreat- $250 Take a break with Outdoor Pursuits on a fun-filled, 3 day getaway as we stay in a stunning 3-story cabin nested above Silverthorne, CO.  Enjoy breathtaking views and endless mountains and Lake Dillon.  This adventure also includes three days of skiing in Breckenridge, Copper and Keystone, as well as a Thanksgiving Meal.

Caving at Cave of the Winds


When: November 10th 2012
Where: Colorado Springs, CO
Fee: $40

Challenge yourself through this adventure sport and join us in a guided tour of caverns that’s gets you deep inside Colorado.  Your fee includes transportation and equipment.

Paintball


When: October 27th 2012
Where: Paintball Adventures
Fee: $40

Experience the excitement and adrenaline rush of playing paintball at one of Colorado’s largest outdoor fields. No experiences needed.

Day Hike RMNP


When: October 20th 2012
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park
Fee: $10

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we explore moderate trails exploring the many mountain lakes and waterfalls in the Rockies. This scenic hike is suitable for all experience and ability levels.

Rock Climb Shelf Road Colorado Springs


When: October 13th 2012
Where: Shelf Road Climbing
Fee: $20

From top ropes to sport climbing, Shelf Road Climbing offers short climbing routes for beginners and advanced climbing routs for experiences climbers. This is a great trip for anyone trying rock climbing for the first time at one of the most breath taking natural features in Colorado.

Coney Flatts Backpacking


When: October 6-7th 2012
Where: Coney Flatts
Fee: $25

Come join us for an overnight backpacking trip to Coney Flatts, named so for the 'coney' - or pika - that inhabit surrounding talus slopes.  By adventuring to this area, you will enjoy excellent hiking, undisturbed wildlife viewing and diverse terrain en route to a secluded alpine lake apart from the crowds.

Horseback Riding


When: Sept 29th 2012
Where: Estes Park
Fee: $60

Join Outdoor Pursuits in Estes Park for some horseback riding. This is the perfect way to explore this remarkable area as the pioneers did. Along the trial you’ll enjoy views of the surrounding mountain, forested areas, mountain streams and Estes Park’s lake below.

Kayak the Lower Blue


When: Sept 9th 2012
Where: Lower Blue
Fee: $15

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we travel to Lower Blue. Lower Blue is an intermediate run through a beautiful, semi-remote, wooded canyon. Most of the run is class III pool drops through small boulder gardens.  Beginners must first enroll in a kayak roll clinic, held in the Butler-Hancock pool.

Kayaking

White Water Rafting


When: Sept 8th 2012
Where: Upper Colorado River
Fee: $55

Go outside for some excitement, natural beauty, and fun!  The Cache La Poudre River offers everything from mild to wild! With its deep canyons and clear water, this river runs wild and free.  From beginners to experienced rafters, this trip offers something for everyone.

White Water rafting

Camping Dinosaur National Park


When: Sept 1-3rd 2012
Where: Dinosaur NP
Fee: $35

Join Outdoor Pursuits over break as we visit where the Dinosaurs once roamed.  We will camp in Dinosaur NP as we experience the mountains, desert and untamed rivers flowing in deep canyons.

Camping

YellowStone National Park


When: August 4-9th 2012
Where: YellowStone National Park
Fee: $225

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we visit America’s first National Park.  We will visit the most popular geyser in the world, Old Faithful and other geysers and hot springs.  We will look for wildlife in the valleys and also hike some of Yellowstone’s trails.  We will also visit the majestic mountains of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 

Camp and Hike


When: July 27 -28th 2012
Where: Democrat 14'er
Fee: $15

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we explore this popular 14er destination.  No experience is required.  Participants will camp the night before and begin the day with an early rise to see sunrise at the top of the mountain.

Rock Climbing


When: May 26th 2012
Where:Golden Cliffs
Fee: $10

From top-ropes to sport climbing, Golden Cliffs offers short climbing routes for beginners and advanced climbing routes for experienced climbers.  This is a great trip for anyone trying rock climbing for the first time. 

Rock Climbing

White Water Rafting


When: June 2nd 2012
Where:Cache La Poudre River
Fee: $55

Go outside for some excitement, natural beauty, and fun!  The Cache La Poudre River offers everything from mild to wild! With its deep canyons and clear water, this river runs wild and free.  From beginners to experienced rafters, this trip offers something for everyone.  

White Water Rafting

Kayak


When: June 16th 2012
Where: Golden Play Park
Fee: $10

New to kayaking or looking to refine your skills?  Join Outdoor Pursuits and develop a variety of kayaking skills, including surfing, hopping, slalom, cartwheels and spins. Golden Play Park has about a dozen different whitewater features, making it great for all ability levels.  Beginners must first enroll in a kayak roll clinic, held in the Butler-Hancock pool.

Kayak

Mountain Biking


When: June 22nd-24th 2012
Where: Moab, UT
Fee: $55

Join Outdoor Pursuits as we travel and camp at the Mecca of Mountain Biking in Moab, UT.  Its stunning red rock formations and unique blend of national park and desert make is a favorite for bikers of various ages and experience levels. 

Mountain Biking

Paintball

When: April 14, 2012
Where: Denver, CO – Paintball Adventures
Fee: $40

Experience the excitement and adrenaline rush of playing paintball at one of Colorado's largest outdoor fields. No experience needed.

Mountain Biking

When: April 21, 2012
Where: Devil's Backbone, Loveland, CO
Fee: $15

Trek with Outdoor Pursuits as we mountain bike the best trail in the area. The trail will be suitable and challenging for riders of all abilities.

Grand Canyon Spring Break

When: March 10-15, 2012
Where: Moab Utah and Grand Canyon
Fee:$250

UNC Outdoor Pursuits in hosting a guided tour of beautiful Moab, Utah. Enjoy the scenery as you camp, hike and mountain bike on the Canyon Lands Sunrise. After seeing breathtaking Moab, Outdoor Pursuits will travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for camping, hiking and sight seeing. Our friendly staff will provide a fun, safe and exciting trip for all abilities and experience levels.


Skiing and Snowboarding Spring Break Retreat

When: March 15-18, 2012
Where: Silverthorne, CO
Fee: $275

Take a break with Outdoor Pursuits on a fun-filled, 3 day getaway as we stay in a stunning 3-story cabin nested above Silverthorne, CO. Enjoy breathtaking views of endless mountains and lake Dillon. This adventure also includes three days of skiing in Breckenridge, Copper and Keystone, as well as all meals.

Retreat Cabin

Ice Climbing

When: March 3, 2012
Where: Clear Creek Canyon
Fee: $35


Challenge yourself through another form of rock climbing, with the added elements of cold and ice. No experience is required.

Snow Shoeing


When: February 25, 2012
Where: Rocky Mountains
Fee: $10

Snowshoeing is a great activity for anyone who enjoys playing in the snow! Join us to explore and experience the serenity of the snow-covered landscape of the Rocky Mountains.

Skiing and Snowboarding


When: February 11, 2012
Where: Copper Mountain
Fee: $65

Join us for a fun-filled day on the slopes at
Copper Mountain!

Skiing

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

When: February 3, 2012
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park
Fee: $10

Snowshoeing is a great activity for anyone who enjoys playing in the snow! Join us to explore and experience the serenity of the snow-covered landscape of the Rocky Mountains at twilight.

Skiing and Snowboarding Winter Park

When: January 28, 2012
Where: Winter Park
Fee: $75

Start your semester with the Outdoor Pursuits as we have a fun-filled day on the slopes. Winter Park Resort offers a variety of winter activities.

Snowboarding