Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb
A wilderness expedition in the Colorado Rockies combining backpacking and rock climbing.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 15-day alpine backpacking and rock climbing course in the Colorado Rockies for ages 16-18. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2025. The organization was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, indicating over 80 years of operation. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not readily available, Outward Bound as an organization generally receives positive feedback, with Outward Bound USA having a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with many reviewers praising the transformative nature of the programs and the quality of the instructors. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition. Social media handles found are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
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 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: Colorado Outward Bound School, 5320 S. Allison Way, Littleton, CO 80123
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost not found on website.
↗ What parents like
- Develops leadership skills
- Includes rock climbing
↘ Watch for
- No clear cost information
- Registration link not found
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 16–18. 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 $2,828/week for the standard session. Cost not found on website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- 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 80 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 80 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.
- How does Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Littleton?
- Colorado Rockies – Alpine Backpack & Rock Climb is one of 5 outdoors/nature camps in Littleton 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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