Colorado Rockies Backpacking 14ers for Adults
Backpack and hike some of Colorado's most technical and iconic 14,000-foot mountains.
As you hike through alpine meadows and golden-yellow aspen groves, you’ll learn to slow down and appreciate the little things. The course begins with lessons in advanced backpacking and hiking techniques. Along the way, students learn Leave No Trace practices, compass and map reading, and route-finding. You and your crew will work together to attempt to summit multiple 14,000-foot mountains, building confidence in navigating technical mountain terrain. Long days of hiking and awe-inspiring mountain views will bring you closer to your crewmates and in tune with yourself. You will learn to be a confident leader in the backcountry and return home with the skills to explore technical mountain terrain in the Rockies and beyond.
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I was surrounded by the best educators who have inspired me in so many ways and I want to follow in their footsteps in my own unique way. My group has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. I am excited for my future and to use the life skills Outward Bound has provided me.
Backpackers carry everything they need - food, shelter, clothing and gear – allowing them to go deep into nature where few people go. As Students explore remote regions of the Rocky Mountains, they get to unplug from technology, sleep under the stars and watch the sun set over rugged mountain peaks. Students will learn to thrive in the backcountry, developing advanced techniques in setting up camp, map and compass navigation, and route-finding. The Colorado alpine offers an optimal classroom to learn backpacking safety and risk mitigation. Students will return home with the skills and confidence to embark on backpacking adventures in the mountains and beyond.
Course Stories
I was surrounded by the best educators who have inspired me in so many ways and I want to follow in their footsteps in my own unique way. My group has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. I am excited for my future and to use the life skills Outward Bound has provided me.
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