Trips

Outdoor Pursuits offers many trips, classes and clinics each semester to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn new skills or enhance his or her knowledge of the great outdoors. Trips are open to all UNC students, faculty, and staff. Participants need to complete and return a participant health form to the Gear Shop, by the departure of your trip. (Health forms are required for all overnight trips and day trips).

Cancellation Policies
In order to minimize our environmental impact, maintain facilitator-to-participant ratios, meet permit criteria, and transportation logistics, OP trips are often programmed for small groups. Late cancellations can seriously impact our ability to accommodate others and recover costs.

Refunds will be given for cancellations made up until 1 week prior to the trip leaving.

Trips are open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, e-mail outdoor.pursuits@unco.edu. To sign-up, visit the Campus Recreation Gear Shop.

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Summer 2013 Trip Information

White Water Rafting When: June 1st 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.
Kayak Lyons Play Park When: June 2nd Where: Lyons 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. Lyons Play Park has 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.
Rock Climbing When: June 15th 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.
Mountain Biking Glenwood Springs When: June 28-30th Where: Glenwood Springs Fee: $30 Join Outdoor Pursuits as we travel to the Western Slope for some mountain biking. We will trek through numerous trails on a fun-filled day as the Grand Mesa’s flora start to bloom. (No experience necessary)
Backpacking Never Summer Range When: July 12-14th Where: Rocky Mountain National Park Fee: $25 Join Outdoor Pursuits as we hike along the Never Summer Range along the northwest corner of Rocky Mountain National Park. We will backpack and set-up camp along the trail and enjoy some backcountry cooking
Camp and Climb 14ers Cameron, Democrat and Lincoln When: July 26-27th Where: Mt. Cameron, Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln Fee: $25 Join Outdoor Pursuits as we camp and hike three popular Colorado 14ers. Mt. Democrat, Mt. Cameron and Mt. Lincoln all offer breathtaking views that one can only imagine. (No experience necessary)
Camp and Kayak Deckers When: August 2-3rd Where: Colorado River Fee: $25 Explore this scenic, class 2-3 run on the Colorado River. All ability levels are welcome and no experience is required. Beginners must first enroll in a kayak roll clinic, held in the Butler-Hancock pool.
Mt. Rushmore/ Black Hills Badlands and Lakes When: August 10-15th Where: South Dakota Fee: $200 Join Outdoor Pursuits as we visit the legendary Black hills of South Dakota. We will camp, hike and mountain bike through Badlands National Park and visit Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore.