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CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits

CU Boulder’s outdoor program — over 200 trips and courses a year in climbing, skiing, avalanche safety, backpacking, kayaking, and fly fishing, designed to take beginners from the gym to the field.

Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Outdoor Rock & Ice Climbing Trips

CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits

Recurring guided climbing trips & courses through the school year

CU Boulder Rec Center / Front Range crags

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid

Bouldering and rope climbing trips aimed at building beginner skills; part of 200+ annual Outdoor Pursuits offerings. Dates per the trips calendar.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Avalanche & Backcountry Ski Courses

CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits

Winter · avalanche safety, ski & snowshoe trips and courses

CU Boulder / Front Range backcountry

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter

Avalanche education plus skiing and snowshoeing trips; scheduled through the winter season on the Outdoor Pursuits calendar.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Outdoor Pursuits Trips & Courses

CU Boulder Outdoor Pursuits

200+ trips a year · hiking, backpacking, kayaking, climbing & fly fishing

CU Boulder Recreation Center

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid

CU’s outdoor program; primarily for students but a model of beginner-focused programming. Browse the trips calendar for current offerings.