The Rockies
Tuition $4,995
Grades
6-8
Days
14
Dates
Jul 1 - Jul 14
Jul 17 - Jul 30
Activities
Backpack, Hike, Whitewater Raft
Arrival Location
Denver, CO
Departure Location
Denver, CO
Accommodations
Tent Camping
Trip Overview
Explore the magic of the Rocky Mountains on this two-week tour through Colorado’s peaks, valleys, and rivers.
Activity Highlights
- Backpack in Rocky Mountain National Park (3 day backcountry trip)
- Attempt the summit of a famous Colorado 14er
- Explore Great Sand Dunes National Park, Garden of the Gods, and Cave of the Winds
Itinerary
This trip begins with a four-day backpacking journey through the legendary Rocky Mountain National Park, sleeping under the stars and making unforgettable memories with your trip mates.
After a couple days of backpacking and a day of fun in Leadville, America’s highest town, tackle one of Colorado’s famous 14-ers (a mountain that surpasses 14,000ft. above sea level!). Following this monumental achievement, spend the next few days whitewater rafting the rapids of Browns Canyon, sandboarding the towering dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park, and exploring awe-inspiring sites like Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in Denver |
| Day 2 | Prep for Backpacking |
| Day 3-5 | Backpack in Rocky Mountain National Park (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 6 | Explore Winter Park |
| Day 7 | Explore Leadville |
| Day 8 | Summit Attempt of a 14er |
| Day 9 | Whitewater Raft Brown’s Canyon |
| Day 10 | Sand Board at Great Sand Dunes National Park |
| Day 11 | Explore Garden of the Gods |
| Day 12 | Explore Cave of the Winds |
| Day 13 | Final Banquet |
| Day 14 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and from the trip start and end
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