Royal Gorge Rafting - June 15th - REGISTRATION CLOSED

This is a single day rafting trip down one of the most technical and challenging sections of the Arkansas River through the famous Royal Gorge. This trip is filled with exciting rapids, is rich in history, and offers a special outing for anyone looking to test their grit on class III-IV rapids. At the canyon's deepest point the Royal Gorge Bridge towers 1,000 feet above the river as you navigate a class IV rapid. We will provide lunch and usually raft a section of Bighorn Sheep Canyon to warm up before we head into the Gorge. After rafting we will head back to USAFA mid-afternoon.

Ages: 

18+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

Swimsuit or Shorts, Sunscreen, River Shoes or Sneakers (no

flip-flops or Crocs), Shirt (non-cotton, Under Armor® works great), Socks,

(wool or polypropylene), Change of clothes for ride home, Plastic bag (for

wet clothing), Towel, Water bottle, Day pack (stays in vehicle)

***Active Duty requires a High-Risk Activity form to be routed to 1st Sgt*** 

Overnight Rafting Big Horn & 14er - July 20 - 21st- REGISTRATION CLOSED

We will enjoy two full days out on the Arkansas River starting in the Bighorn Sheep Canyon section rafting up to class III rapids and keeping our eyes open for bighorn sheep. We will provide lunch the day of the trip. We will camp along the Arkansas River at one of the many Arkansas Headwaters Rec. Area campgrounds and make it our home for the evening with a Dutch oven cooking class for dinner. Early the next morning we will have breakfast and head to the Browns Canyon section out near Buena Vista and Salida with beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks. After Browns Canyon we will load up boats and equipment and return to USAFA.

Ages:

12+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

2 Days' worth! Proper hiking shoes, Dry clothes, Warm Clothing, Swimsuit or Shorts, Sunscreen, River Shoes or Sneakers (no

flip-flops or Crocs), Shirt (non-cotton, Under Armor® works great), Socks,

(wool or polypropylene), Change of clothes for ride home, Plastic bag (for

wet clothing), Towel, Water bottle or Camelback, Day pack (stays in vehicle), Snacks

***Participants have the option of bringing their own tent, sleeping bag & mat or use items supplied by ODR***

***Active Duty requires a High-Risk Activity form to be routed to 1st Sgt*** 

Rafting Day Trip - August 3rd REGISTRATION CLOSED

This is a single day rafting trip that will take place in either Big Horn Sheep Canyon or the Royal Gorge depending on water levels. Either route is filled with exciting rapids, is rich in history, and offers a special outing for anyone looking to test their grit on class III-IV rapids. At the canyon's deepest point the Royal Gorge Bridge towers 1,000 feet above the river as you navigate a class IV rapid. We will provide lunch and usually raft a section of Bighorn Sheep Canyon to warm up before we head into the Gorge if able. After rafting, we will head back to USAFA mid-afternoon.

Ages:

14+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

Swimsuit or Shorts, Sunscreen, River Shoes or Sneakers (no

flip-flops or Crocs), Shirt (non-cotton, Under Armor® works great), Socks,

(wool or polypropylene), Change of clothes for ride home, Plastic bag (for

wet clothing), Towel, Water bottle, Day pack (stays in vehicle)

***Active Duty requires a High-Risk Activity form to be routed to 1st Sgt*** 

Rafting Day Trip - August 10 REGISTRATION CLOSED

This is a single day rafting trip that will take place in either Big Horn Sheep Canyon or the Royal Gorge depending on water levels. Either route is filled with exciting rapids, is rich in history, and offers a special outing for anyone looking to test their grit on class III-IV rapids. At the canyon's deepest point the Royal Gorge Bridge towers 1,000 feet above the river as you navigate a class IV rapid. We will provide lunch and usually raft a section of Bighorn Sheep Canyon to warm up before we head into the Gorge if able. After rafting, we will head back to USAFA mid-afternoon.

Ages:

14+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

Swimsuit or Shorts, Sunscreen, River Shoes or Sneakers (no

flip-flops or Crocs), Shirt (non-cotton, Under Armor® works great), Socks,

(wool or polypropylene), Change of clothes for ride home, Plastic bag (for

wet clothing), Towel, Water bottle, Day pack (stays in vehicle)

***Active Duty requires a High-Risk Activity form to be routed to 1st Sgt*** 

Rock Climbing & Mountain Biking - September 7-8th REGISTRATION NOT OPEN

On day one we will meet at USAFA Outdoor Rec, get people fitted with equipment and then head to rock climb in one of the venues here in Colorado Springs, either N. Cheyenne Cañon or Red Rock Canyon Open Space. We will spend several hours with the following: learning to tie knots, belay each other, and climb effectively on routes potentially up to 110 feet! After climbing we will return to USAFA for a good night's rest. The next morning we’ll meet at USAFA ODR again and head out to mountain bike at one of our local areas, either Cheyenne Mountain State Park or the Phantom Canyon downhill bike ride. After our mountain biking day, we will return to USAFA.

Ages:

12+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

People should bring a day backpack, at least 1 Liter of water (preferably more if a warmer forecast is predicted), snacks to keep energy up, a light jacket in case the morning is a little chilly, a shoe they can hike in (tennis shoes or boots, NO CROCS / SANDALS!), sunglasses and sunscreen. Proper biking gear, shorts or tights or riding kits are fine. 

***Active Duty requires a High-Risk Activity form to be routed to 1st Sgt*** 

Intro to Backpacking - September 21 - 22nd

Backpacking is a fundamental outdoor skill that is the base of many long-term outdoor adventures, treks and expeditions. Our program will get you prepared for your first trip with a 2-hour classroom session to go over things like: trip planning, leave no Trace principles, how to pack your backpack, personal packing list, food planning and emergency action plan. This class will be held a week in advance of our trip dates to allow people time to prepare and get necessary items they may need.

We will meet early in the morning the day our trip is set to leave, drive to our backpacking destination and hike to camp. We will spend the morning hiking, get to camp and set-up to prepare for a nice afternoon in the mountains. In the evening, we will return to camp, cook dinner together and have an evening under the stars. The next morning, we will cook breakfast and pack up our equipment. After camp is packed up, we will enjoy another couple hours in the backcountry and then head back to our vehicle to return to USAFA.

Ages:

12+

Meet at: 

USAFA ODR 5136 Eagle Dr. USAF Academy (behind ODR)

Departure 0645 & Return 1730 

What to bring: 

List to be provided to participants.