This is a one week backpacking adventure in the spectacular wilderness of the Rocky Mountains designed for grieving teens. To help you and your crew ease in to the rugged landscape, the course begins at our base camp in Leadville, Colorado. Then it is on to a field section where you will backpack through the picturesque alpine environment. This course also includes rock climbing and a high ropes course. This course is designed for fit, motivated teens (ages 14-18). For more information contact our Heroic Journey Course Advisor Don Maestas at 888-837-5205 xt 2344
Heroic Journey
Heroic Journey courses are delivered by Outward Bound and funded in partnership with Judi's House, a center for grieving teens founded by Brian Griese. Classic Outward Bound course elements like wilderness travel, fitness training and initiatives combine with a focus on sharing your grief experience with a group of teens who have also experienced a loss. You will also complete an endurance run, learn environmental facts about the region, and learn about yourself and your abilities.
The Rocky Mountains, one of the most famous mountain ranges in the world, stretch 3,000 miles from Alaska to New Mexico. They have provided the inspiration for legends are and have had a profound influence on the development of the continental United States. It is in and around these majestic mountains that your Outward Bound Wilderness course will take place. The greatest concentration of high peaks and hundreds of thirteeners (13,000+ feet), and 54 fourteeners are in Colorado.
Course Description
At the base camp, you will practice the skills necessary for your expedition. While you are there, you sleep under a tarp and prepare your own food, just as if you were on an expedition. Fitness training is rigorous! Be prepared to work very hard getting in shape while you are at base camp. But don’t forget, we approach challenges with a fun and positive attitude.
Your field expedition phase will take you deep into the Colorado wilderness. You will learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics, backcountry route finding, leadership, and teamwork. Rock climbing and rappelling build skills important for alpine travel. Also, snow travel is definite on June to mid-July courses, and likely through the end of August, and you will learn snow travel techniques and how to safely use an ice axe to assist your travel. Your instructors will train you to use all equipment safely. You will study various areas of natural history and the environment as we go, including flora, fauna, geology, astronomy, and ecology. Successful completion of your course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. No experience is necessary. You’ll leave course with newfound strength that can help you through everyday situations as well as the unknown challenges to come. NOTE: Virtually all airlines, except United and Southwest, REQUIRE that travelers, age 14 or younger, flying without a companion over the age of 18 pay for their Unaccompanied Minor service. This fee ranges anywhere from $40 to $75 each way. In most cases, the Unaccompanied Minor service is OPTIONAL for travelers between the ages of 15-17.
To apply for this course click the apply button next to the course dates that work for you. Or better yet call one of our expert Admission Advisers at 866-467-7651. Course tuition is being provided by Heroic Journey supporters, but students need to cover the Application Fee and Transportation Fee.
| DATES | DAYS | AGE | TUITION | COURSE # | APPLY |
| 6/25/10 / 7/01/10 | 7 | 14 - 18 | $ 0 | C4BR22-001 | > Apply |
| 7/15/10 / 7/21/10 | 7 | 14 - 18 | $ 0 | C4BR22-002 | > Apply |
| 7/15/10 / 7/21/10 | 7 | 19 - 24 | $ 0 | C4BR24-002 | > Apply |
| 8/02/10 / 8/08/10 | 7 | 14 - 18 | $ 0 | C4BR22-003 | > Apply |
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