Outdoor Rock and Ice Climbing
Learn how to take your climbing out of the gym and into the mountains. Outdoor Pursuits offers a number of outdoor rock climbing and ice climbing courses to help you improve your skills and find your next adventure.
Intro to Outdoor Climbing
Spend the day climbing at a local crag and meet fellow adventurers! This beginner-friendly course covers outdoor top-rope basics—gear, techniques and where to climb. No experience needed. All equipment and transportation provided. Participants must be able to hike up to two miles with a 20 lb. pack on rocky terrain.
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Trip date:ÌýSept. 21
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting: Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting: Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
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Pride Climb
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month with a day of outdoor top-rope climbing and community building! Open to all LGBTQ+ folks and allies—no experience needed. We’ll cover climbing basics, gear and local spots. All equipment and transportation provided. Participants must be able to hike up to two miles with a 20 lb. pack on rocky terrain.
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Trip dates: Oct. 5
Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 2, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 2, 6-7 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
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Gym to Crag
Ready to take your climbing outside? This course helps you transition from gym to crag with hands-on practice in:
- Anchors: Build and clean sport anchors for lead or top-rope climbing
- Rappelling: Learn safe techniques for descending after cleaning an anchor
- Outdoor Climbing: Spend the day applying your skills on real rock
All gear and transportation provided. Participants must be top-rope belay certified at the CU Climbing Gym and able to hike up to two miles with a 15–20 lb. pack. Lead experience is encouraged, and a lead clinic is recommended beforehand.
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Trip date: Oct. 25
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
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Intro to Outdoor 91PORNing
Meet new bouldering partners and spend the day climbing on Flagstaff Mountain! Whether you're a seasoned climber or just getting started, this trip is all about building community and enjoying the outdoors.
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New to bouldering? You’ll learn about gear, basic techniques and risk management. All equipment and transportation provided. Participants must be able to hike up to two miles with a 10–15 lb. pack on rocky terrain.
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Trip date: Nov. 1
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 30, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
Time:Ìý8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Jefferson County, TL choice
Cost: $60
Pre-trip meeting:Oct. 30, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Outdoor Pursuits classroom
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