Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School)
A 14-day girls-only backpacking expedition in the Colorado Rockies for high schoolers.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing an 8-day alpine backpacking course for girls aged 14-16 in the Colorado Rockies. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The organization is a non-profit, emphasizing experiential education and leadership development. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not readily available, Outward Bound as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with many participants praising the transformative nature of their programs and the expertise of their instructors. The website mentions that instructors are highly trained and undergo background checks, ensuring a safe learning environment. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, focusing on skills like navigation, Leave No Trace principles, and teamwork.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 14–16
Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 14–16
- Address: Outward Bound, 51617 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Cost notes: $3,375 for 14 days
↗ What parents like
- Girls-only expedition
- Hike in the Colorado Rockies
- No phones allowed
↘ Watch for
- Bring your own clothing
- Previous experience helpful
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School)
- What ages does Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) accept?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) is open to children ages 14–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) cost?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) publishes $1,695/week for the standard session. $3,375 for 14 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) accredited?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School)?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) provide lunch?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Leadville?
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) is one of 13 outdoors/nature camps in Leadville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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