Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early registration is recommended due to limited spots. Learn more about our registration, refund and transfer policies and trip logistics.
Trip Offerings
Day Trips
Foothills Hike
Join us for a hike in the foothills of Boulder in Chautauqua Park. Meet new friends and take in beautiful views! Participants will hike roughly 3-4 miles round trip. No experience necessary. Hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost.
Date: March 10
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee: $25 (through Feb. 26), $35 (Feb. 27- March 7)
Sunrise Hike
The early bird gets the trail to themselves! Come join us for a sunrise hike and take in the beauty of the mountains at dawn on Mount Sanitas in Boulder. Participants will hike approximately three miles round-trip. No experience necessary. Hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost.
Date: April 27
Time: 5:30-9:30 a.m.
Fee: $25 (through April 1), $35 (April 2-April 11)
Multi-day/Overnight Trips
Intro to Winter Camping
Learn how to backpack during the winter months. This 2-day, 1-night trip will introduce techniques for staying warm and dry when it's cold out. Participants will also learn how to utilize snow to build kitchens and shelters. All food, transportation backpacking and camping equipment provided.
Participants must be able to carry a 50lb pack while hiking up to five miles per day on rocky and variable terrain. At least one prior backpacking trip experience required.
Pre-trip meeting: Feb. 15; 6-7 p.m.
Trip: Feb. 17-18
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Fee: $100 (through Feb. 5), $125 (Feb. 6-15)
Shelf Road Climbing
Climb and camp with us at the world-renowned Shelf Road climbing area! Participants will learn how to climb outside along with basic camping and cooking skills. Course fee includes transportation, food, climbing and camping equipment.
Participants must be top-rope belay certified and able to hike with a 20lb pack up to two miles on rocky and variable terrain.
Pre-trip meeting: March 19; 6-8 p.m.
Trip dates: March 27-30
Fee: $350
Spring Backpacking
Ditch your dorm for the night and join us on this 2-day, 1-night backpacking excursion in the Colorado backcountry! Meet new people and hone your backpacking skills. Learn how to properly pack, set up camp, navigate using a map and compass, cook, plan a menu and more! No experience necessary. All food, transportation, backpacking and camping equipment provided.
Participants must be able to carry a 30-50lb pack while hiking up to five miles per day on rocky and variable terrain.
Pre-trip meeting: April 18; 6-8 p.m. (Ice Rink Overlook medium meeting room)
Trip dates: April 20-21
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Fee: $100 (through April 8), $125 (April 9-18)