ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LIFT TO THE LISTS
Our March 18 and April 1 Ski/Snowboarding trips are both full!
SCUBA DIVING – FULL!
This program is Part 1 of the Open Water Diver Course where all the fun begins! It includes the pool and class session, which after completion you will receive the Referral card that will allow you to complete your open water dives and certification on your own time. The price of this program only reflects the first portion of the open water diving certification. This program includes class and pool training, logbook, student digital materials, referral paperwork and equipment rental.
Dates: Saturday, April 15 & Sunday, April 16
Time: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Price: TBD, R4R Price: TBD
Sign-up deadline: TBD
A waitlist will be taken for this trip. When we finalize pricing, we will call the waitlist.
BACKPACKING INFORMATION SESSION
Colorado offers some of the most scenic backpacking trips in the country with many of them right in our backyard. Let Outdoor Recreation get you set up for success whether it’s your first backpacking trip or you’re looking to build on your backpacking knowledge. This info session will cover everything from maps, SAR, first aid kits, emergency plans, to backpacks and equipment.
Date: Thursday, April 27
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Sign-up/cancelation deadline: Noon on Thursday, April 27
WOLF AND WILDLIFE CENTER TOUR – FULL!
Join us for an interactive and education- al trip to the Wolf and Wildlife Center. This trip will include an educational guided tour of the wolves, coyotes and foxes, and an up close and personal meet and greet with the wolves. Transportation is included with this trip. Must be 18 years old and follow the Wolf and Wildlife Center’s restrictions.
Date: April 29
R4R: $30
Sign-up/cancelation deadline: Monday prior to the trip date.
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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL 2023
Guidelines:
- You may register for the Spring, Summer and Fall programs starting Monday, April 3.
- One program registration per participant for the first week registration opens.
- Starting Monday, April 10, participants may sign up for multiple programs.
Please note: All details are subject to change.
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE – SLEDDING/ SANDBOARDING
This must-do Colorado adventure takes place at The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. You will have the opportunity to do a self-guided hike up Star Dune (750 ft.) or take it easy on some of the lower angle ridges to try out sand sledding/ boarding. It’s sure to be a trip you won’t forget. This trip includes transportation, sand sled rental, lunch and entrance to the park.
2023 Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost: $85/person, R4R: $50/person
Location: Meet at Outdoor Recreation.
Cancellation/ Sign up deadline: Friday, April 28.
HORSEBACK RIDING
This horseback ride is for all riding abilities where a knowledgeable guide will escort you through beautiful trails and provide a variety of mountain views. Enjoy fresh air and the feeling of getting back to nature on this one-hour ride through the Rocky Mountains at Old Stage Riding Stables.
Restrictions: Minimum age 8; max weight 210 lbs. No exceptions.
2023 Dates: Saturday, May 13
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $75/person, R4R: $40/person
Location: Meet at Old Stage Riding Stables
Cancellation/ sign up deadline: Monday, May 1.
SUNRISE HOT AIR BALLOON ADVENTURE
Enjoy thrilling heights and breathtaking views as you watch the sun come up over the great plains of eastern Colorado. Or turn your head west to the great Rocky Mountains and witness the purple mountains majesty of America the Beautiful.
Restrictions: Must weigh less than 250 lbs. Anyone with a height of 46” or less will not be able to see over the basket.
2023 Dates: Saturdays: May 27, July 15, August 12
Cost: $250/person, R4R: $60/person
Cancellation/ Sign-up deadline: May 15 (for May 27 trip); July 3 (for July 15 trip); July 31 (for August 12 trip).
TANDEM SKY DIVING
Ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush? Sign up for our sky diving trip today! You’ll enjoy a plane ride to 18,000 feet, and then a 5000-foot freefall that is sure to get your adrenaline going. After the freefall, your instructor will deploy the parachute and you can relax … well, sort of … and enjoy the views on your way back down to the surface. Transportation, sky dive instructors, and snacks are included.
Restrictions: Must be 18 years or older and weigh less than 225 lbs., no exceptions.
2023 Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: 7 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Cost: $250, R4R: $70
Location: Meet at Outdoor Recreation
Cancellation/ Sign up deadline: May 26(for June 3 trip)
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HALF-DAY WHITEWATER RAFTING – BIGHORN SHEEP CANYON (Class II & III Rapids)
Our rafting trips start Saturday, June 3. Visit our Whitewater Rafting page.
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ZIP LINING
Experience the thrill of soaring over steep drops, unique rock formations and jagged cliffs, and across Seven Falls Canyon on the Fins Course. This course also features several custom-built suspension bridges and a controlled 180-foot rappel to the canyon floor at the end.
Restrictions: Must be between 90 and 250 pounds.
2023 Dates: Saturdays: June 10, August 19, September 30
Time: 9:15 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Cost: $220/person R4R: $70/person
Location: Meet at The Broadmoor Soaring Adventures
Cancelation/ Sign-up deadline: The Monday prior to the trip date.
ROCK CLIMBING
Join us for a morning of climbing at Garden of the Gods. Garden of the Gods is a backyard climbing haven for the Colorado Springs area. This trip is a beginner trip with no experience necessary. This trip will include all necessary equipment and guides.
Restrictions: Must be 10 years or older and able to follow directions. Please note this trip will be cancelled if it rains within 24-48 hours of scheduled program.
2023 Dates: Saturdays: August 26, September 23
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Cost: $45/person
Location: Meet at Garden of the Gods
SAPI TANDEM SKY DIVING
Ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush? Sign up for our sky diving trip today! You’ll enjoy a plane ride to 18,000 feet, and then a 5000-foot freefall that is sure to get your adrenaline going. After the freefall, your instructor will deploy the parachute and you can relax and enjoy the views on your way back down to the surface. Transportation, sky dive instructors, and snacks are included.
Restrictions: Must be 18 years or older and weigh less than 225 lbs., no exceptions. MUST QUALIFY FOR SINGLE AIRMEN PROGRAM.
2023 Dates: Saturday, September 9
Time: 7 a.m.- 2 p.m.
SAPI COST: $50
Location: Meet at Outdoor Recreation
Cancellation/ Sign up deadline: September 1 (for September 9 trip)
FLY FISHING
Learn how to fly fish with a professional guide on Colorado’s renowned waters. Come join us for a day on the Arkansas River with Orvis endorsed guides and plenty of fish to catch. The focus of this trip is to learn or advance your casting skills with a fly rod. There is no experience necessary for this trip. Equipment, transportation, and lunch are included with this trip. You must have a Colorado Fishing License prior to the trip. It is not included with cost of trip.
Restrictions: Must be 12 years old and able to be calm on the water.
2023 Dates: Saturday, October 14
Time: 6:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Cost: $305/person, R4R: $105/person
Location: Meet at Outdoor Recreation. Royal Gorge Anglers/ Arkansas River.
Cancellation/ Sign up deadline: Friday, September 15.
BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKING
Join us for a beginner mountain biking trip to Black Forest Section 16. This trip includes a skill session at Outdoor Recreation and a 4-mile-long ride with 246 feet of elevation gain. Transportation, bike, helmet, guide and snacks are included. This trip is a great opportunity to learn the basics of mountain biking!
Restrictions: Must be 12 years or older. Must be able to ride and steer a bike on gravel.
2023 Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $35/person
Location: Meet at ODR
Cancelation/ sign up deadline: Monday, October 16.
**ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
WHITEWATER RAFTING RIVER GUIDE TRAINING IS HERE – INFORMATION MEETING
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8
Peterson Outdoor Rec is offering a guide training program for the 2023 river season, and we want YOU to be our next river guide. If you are interested, we will be holding a FREE informational meeting on Wednesday, March 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Outdoor Rec in which we will be going over exactly what river guide training is, what you’ll be learning, and what our plans are for the 2023 season. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to become a river guide or to get their start in the outdoor recreation industry.
For more details or to sign up for the meeting contact Joshua Wagner at 719-556-4867 or via email at [email protected]
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OAP Cancellation Policy:
- If participant cancels after the sign-up cancelation deadline, no refund will be issued.
- Transfers to another program after the sign-up/cancelation deadline are considered cancellations. The new enrollment will require payment in full to be made.
OAP Eligibility Policy:
All active duty military, including reserves and national guard, DoD employees, their dependents and up to five additional non-military affiliated guests are welcome to participate in any Outdoor Adventure Program.
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Recharge for Resiliency (R4R):
Includes Single Airman Program Initiative (SAPI), RecOn, Deployed Affected Program (DAP).
Eligibility for R4R programs:
Funding supports Active Duty and Reserve members, to include their families (dependents), at each installation.
Retirees, civilians, and foreign military are not eligible for R4R discounted rates. Other U.S. military are not eligible unless they are a part of an Air Force-led joint-based scenario or are permanently assigned to an Air force/Space Force installation.
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MONARCH SNOWMOBILE
This day trip is a great way to see Colorado in the winter season.
Drive a single or tandem snowmobile on Monarch Snowmobile Tours, a half-day tour. This tour will navigate mountain trails and make a few scenic stops along the three-hour ride. Transportation, guide, snowmobile are included with this trip.
Cost: General price, TBD; R4R price, TBD
Location: Monarch Mountain
Restrictions: Must be 15 years old or older in order to drive, and at least 5 years old to be a passenger. Maximum weight per machine is 450 lbs.
Sign-up/cancelation deadline: The Monday prior to the trip date. NOTE: This winter trip registration opens Mon., Oct. 31.
Dates:
- Sun., March 12
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ICE CLIMBING DAY TRIP
Trip details TBD.
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OAP Cancellation Policy:
- If participant cancels after sign-up cancelation deadline, no refund will be issued.
- Transfers to another program after the sign-up/cancelation deadline are considered cancellations. The new enrollment will require payment in full to be made.
OAP Eligibility:
All active duty military, including reserves and national guard, DoD employees, their dependents and up to five additional non-military affiliated guests are welcome to participate in any Outdoor Adventure Program.
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Recharge for Resiliency (R4R):
Includes Single Airman Program Initiative (SAPI), RecOn, Deployed Affected Program (DAP).
Eligibility for R4R programs:
Funding supports Active Duty and Reserve members, to include their families (dependents), at each installation.
Retirees, civilians, and foreign military are not eligible for R4R discounted rates. Other U.S. military are not eligible unless they are a part of an Air Force-led joint-based scenario or are permanently assigned to an Air force/Space Force installation.
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