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Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb

Littleton · $1,320/week

A wilderness expedition in the Colorado Rockies combining backpacking and rock climbing.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb course for high school students offered by Outward Bound. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The organization, founded by Paul Petzoldt, has been operating for over 60 years as a non-profit. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are certified in wilderness medicine. This specific course is an overnight program, focusing on wilderness skills, teamwork, and leadership. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with many reviewers praising the transformative and challenging nature of the programs, as well as the professionalism of the instructors. The program emphasizes experiential learning through activities like backpacking, rock climbing, and navigation in a wilderness setting.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 196660+ years operating
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb 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 adventure, 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
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: Colorado Outward Bound School, 5320 S. Allison Way, Littleton, CO 80123
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2828 for a 15-day course

↗ What parents like

  • Backpacking and rock climbing
  • Develop leadership skills

↘ Watch for

  • No cellphones allowed
  • Sleeps in tents

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb

What ages does Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb accept?
Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is open to children ages 14–18. 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 – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb cost?
Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb publishes $1,320/week for the standard session. $2828 for a 15-day course Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb's hours?
Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb accredited?
Yes — Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. 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 – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb?
Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. 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 – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb provide lunch?
Yes — Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb 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.

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