Trips & Classes
We offer diverse outdoor trips and classes designed to inspire adventure and connect you with nature. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a beginner looking to try something new, our program has something for everyone.
Led by our outdoor leaders, embark on unforgettable journeys that allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while challenging yourself physically and mentally. From an early morning hike or overnight camping trip to multi-day climbing expeditions, our trips provide unique and memorable outdoor experiences.
Classes by Location
Mountain Campus
First Ascent
An exclusive experience only for First Year Students.
Most weekends through the fall quarter 2024
Take your First AscentHybrid Wilderness First Responder
Mar. 25 - Mar. 29, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Head up to KMC over Spring Break Inter-term for 5 days of living and learning about wilderness medicine! This hybrid Wilderness Frist Responder consist of 30 hours of pre-course virtual content, supporting 50 hours of in-person learning to receive a nationally recognized certification from our partners, Desert Mountain Medicine!
City Campus
Ski Bus #1
Jan. 18, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
In partnership with SUSCOM, the Outdoor Experience is hosting 5 Ski Busses this Winter Quarter to bring DU students up to our world-class winter terrain in a safe, sustainable, and affordable manor! Breakfast included!
Ski Bus #2
Feb. 1, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We will be heading up to one IKON and one EPIC resort area - more info coming soon!
Ski Bus #3
Feb. 15, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We will be heading up to one IKON and one EPIC resort area - more info coming soon!
Ski Bus #4
March 1, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
In partnership with SUSCOM, the Outdoor Experience is hosting 5 Ski Busses this Winter Quarter to bring DU students up to our world-class winter terrain in a safe, sustainable, and affordable manor! Breakfast included!
Ski Bus #5
March 8, 2025
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
In partnership with SUSCOM, the Outdoor Experience is hosting 5 Ski Busses this Winter Quarter to bring DU students up to our world-class winter terrain in a safe, sustainable, and affordable manor! Breakfast included!
Intro to Ice Climbing @ Lake City
Feb. 26 & March. 5, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Have you been ice climbing curious (ICC) and wondering how the heck one goes about climbing an ephemeral frozen waterfall? Join the Outdoor Experience team as we learn about ice climbing gear and technique indoors and then take these new skills down to the world famous Lake City Ice Park in the beautiful San Juan Mountain Range for a long weekend of ice climbing, learning, and community! We will be staying in a small communal lodge to warm up during both evenings, and ice climbing all day!
Intro to Climbing: Basic Knots and Anchors
Jan. 31, 2025
1:00 - 3:30 PM
This introductory sport climbing anchor building course will introduce several best practices and over-arching principles for anchor building. This course will include hands-on practice and instruction of several anchoring techniques with two-bolt sport anchors.
Intro To Climbing: Belay Techniques
Feb. 11 & Feb. 13, 2025
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Learn the basics of indoor roped climbing! We will cover the management of a top rope belay, equipment, basic knots, Safety checks, and commands. These skills can allow you to pass a belay exam in any climbing gym in the front range! We will also cover basic climbing movement technique to start your climbing career off on the right foot!
Outdoor Leadership Lab Info Session #1
Jan. 15, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Drop by our info session to learn more about the Outdoor Experience's Outdoor Leadership Lab taking place in the Spring Quarter of 2025! The Outdoor Leadership Lab will train leaders to move confidently, manage people and tasks, and employ multiple methods for making decisions with outdoor environments. Course work will employ scenario-based learning, reflection, and hands-on learning utilizing the outdoor amenities at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus and beyond.
Outdoor leadership Lab Info Session #2
Feb. 6, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Drop by our info session to learn more about the Outdoor Experience's Outdoor Leadership Lab taking place in the Spring Quarter of 2025! The Outdoor Leadership Lab will train leaders to move confidently, manage people and tasks, and employ multiple methods for making decisions with outdoor environments. Course work will employ scenario-based learning, reflection, and hands-on learning utilizing the outdoor amenities at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus and beyond.
Wilderness First Aid
Feb. 22 & Feb. 23, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course partners with Desert Mountain Medicine to deliver an interactive program designed for the outdoor enthusiast, trip leader, raft guide, or land agency field staff who want more than what an urban first aid course provides. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma, and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency.
Off Campus
Intro to Ice Climbing @ Lake City
Mar. 21 & Mar. 23, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Have you been ice climbing curious (ICC) and wondering how the heck one goes about climbing an ephemeral frozen waterfall? Join the Outdoor Experience team as we learn about ice climbing gear and technique indoors and then take these new skills down to the world famous Lake City Ice Park in the beautiful San Juan Mountain Range for a long weekend of ice climbing, learning, and community! We will be staying in a small communal lodge to warm up during both evenings, and ice climbing all day!
Skill Building & Adventure
Looking to learn or improve your outdoor skills? Our classes cover everything from wilderness survival to kayaking, accommodating all skill levels and are led by expert instructors. Explore, learn, and excel in various outdoor disciplines with us!
The Outdoor Experience even goes beyond adventure and skills—it's about nurturing a love for the environment. We emphasize sustainability and Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact, aiming to inspire lifelong environmental enjoyment and protection leaders through our trips and classes.
Interested in Working with Us?
Work with the Kennedy Mountain Campus team as a camp counselor, outdoor activity facilitator, maintenance tech, operations associate, or more!
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