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Rock and Ice Climbing

Rock Courses

Top Rope Fun

Spend a full day top rope climbing around Boulder! We'll teach you all the basics about belaying, equipment, techniques, and places to go. A great way to get started with rock climbing.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/7 Sa 4/5; 5:00pm, OP Office $40 620110A
4/22 Su 4/19; 5:00pm, OP Office $40 620110B

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Women Rock!

Experience a full day of rock climbing specifically for women. No experience necessary. You'll learn how to belay, get specific climbing advice from a female instructor, and meet other cool women climbers.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/8 Su 4/5; 6:00pm, OP Office $40 620150A
4/21 Sa 4/19; 6:00pm, OP Office $40 620150B

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Climb the First Flatiron

Try climbing another of the majestic flatirons! Enjoy a weekend day on a guided climb up the First Flatiron. You must have a base skill level of belaying and rappelling. Beginner climbers welcome.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/28 Sa 4/26; 5:00pm, OP Office $50 620118A

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Climb the Third Flatiron (a Top 5 Adventure)

*3rd Flatiron Closed until July 31st. Come climb the 1st Flatiron with us!

The legendary third Flatiron is perhaps Boulder's most prominent landmark. Enjoy a weekend day on a guided climb up the east face route. You must have a base skill level of belaying and rappelling.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
    More Dates Next Fall! $50 320136A
      $50 320136B

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Beginning Bouldering

Spend the afternoon learning bouldering techniques at some of Boulder's famous bouldering spots!

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/14 Sa 4/12; 5:00pm, OP Office $30 620145A

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Natural Anchor Setting

Learn how to set up an anchor using minimal gear. Top-rope anchors will be taught. All students will have the opportunity to build their own top-rope anchor.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/15 Su 4/12; 6:00pm, OP Office $40 620115A
4/29 Su 4/26; 6:00pm, OP Office $40 620115B

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Ice Courses

Ice Climbing

Ouray on Ice (a Top 5 Adventure)

Release the stress of finals by learning how to ice climb in beautiful Ouray, Colorado. This unique sport is exciting and challenging! All gear is provided. Price includes gear, registration, lodging, and transportation (food is on your own). Previous rock climbing and belaying experience is recommended.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
2/3 - 2/5 Fri, Sa, Su 1/26; 6:00pm, OP Office $495 620188A
3/2 - 3/4 Fri, Sa, Su 2/23; 6:00pm, OP Office $495 620188B

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All or part of the CU Outdoor program is conducted on public lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, Boulder County Open Space and/or Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.