Colorado State University’s Campus Recreation outdoor program — guided trips and clinics in climbing, backpacking, skiing, hiking, paddling, and more (around 60 a year), an indoor climbing wall, AIARE avalanche courses, and a gear-rental shop for the CSU community.
Belay lessons & lead classes during the academic year
CSU Rec Center Climbing Wall, Fort Collins
The Rec Center wall offers bouldering, two roped towers, top-rope belay lessons, and lead-climbing classes during the academic year; primarily for the CSU community (community membership available).
~2–4 guided trips most weekends (academic year)
Departs CSU Rec Center, Fort Collins
Guided trips in rock climbing, backpacking, day hiking, snowshoeing, trail running, skiing, and ice climbing (around 60 a year), plus free weeknight skills clinics. Oriented to the CSU community; trips typically $10–$80 with gear included.
Winter AIARE Level 1 & Rescue courses (per-season dates)
Cameron Pass region (via CSU Outdoor Program)
AIARE Level 1 (3-day) and Avalanche Rescue (1-day) each winter, taught with Never Summer Outdoor School; open to registered CSU students. Level 1 is the intro for new backcountry travelers.