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Director of Wilderness Pursuits
Janna Hansen
jhansen@western.edu

Phone
(970) 943-7051
Fax
(970) 943-2702
Email
wp@western.edu

Address
120 College Center
Western State College
600 N. Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

2011 - 2012 Trips

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
Spend 2.5 days learning to kayak on the Gunnison and Taylor Rivers
Sea Kayaking Morrow Point Reservoir
Spend your Labor Day weekend touring this gorgeous reservoir
Intro to Mountaineering
Learn mountaineering technique and climb Guide's Ridge on Mt. CB
Intro to Rock Climbing
Learn to rock climb in beautiful Taylor Canyon
Basic Bike Maintenance
FREE Clinic in the WP Tune Shop 6:00pm
Intro to Mountain Biking
Learn the basics of single-track riding in Crested Butte
Intermediate Rock Climbing Henson Creek
Learn to rappel, place gear and mock lead
Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Biking Crested Butte
Find out why Crested Butte is world famous for its bike trails
Backpacking the Blackridge Wilderness
Explore sandstone canyons and arches on this desert backcountry trip
Advanced Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing
Otto's Route in CO National Monument - 5 pitches of 5.9+
Mountain Biking Fruita/Grand Junction
Discover ""Colorado's Moab"" of desert single-track riding
Basic Ski/Board Tuning
FREE Clinic in the WP Tune Shop 6:00pm
Level 1 Avalanche Course
In CB Fri pm - Sun pm with Crested Butte Mountain Guides - NOT FOR CREDIT - Payment due on registration
Intro to Ice Climbing - Jan 14
Learn to climb ice at the Lake City Ice Park
Intro to Ice Climbing - Jan 15
Learn to climb ice at the Lake City Ice Park
Basic Ski/Board Tuning
FREE Clinic in the WP Tune Shop 6:00pm
Intermediate Ice Climbing
Climb harder and soak afterward in the Ouray hot springs
Level 1 Avalanche Course
In CB Fri pm - Sun pm with Crested Butte Mountain Guides - NOT FOR CREDIT - Payment due on registration
Ice I- Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn to climb ice at the Lake City Ice Park
Beacon Clinic
FREE - 4:00pm in the WP office
Beginner Backcountry Skiing
Learn to backcountry ski in the CB area
Cross Country Skiing and Hot Springs
Ski and soak at Waunita Hot Springs
Beacon Clinic - Feb 16
FREE - 4:00pm in the WP office
Gothic Backcountry Ski/Board Trip
Ski the backcountry and relax in a hut in Gothic Town site
Advanced Ice Climbing in Ouray
Take your climbing to the next level then soak in the hot springs
Beacon Clinic - Feb 23
FREE - 4:00pm in the WP office
Intermediate Backcountry Skiing
Ready for more backcountry turns? Here's your chance!
Beacon Clinic - Mar 1
FREE - 4:00pm in the WP office
Beginner Backcountry Skiing - March 3
Learn to backcountry ski in the CB area
Moonlight Snowshoe
Explore Mill Creek by the light of the full moon. 8:00pm
Spring Break Sea Kayaking Lake Powell
Sandy beaches, shoreline camping, beautiful scenery
Rock Climbing Skills Clinic
Learn the basics of anchor building and self and partner rescue
Basic Bike Maintenance
FREE Clinic in the WP Tune Shop 6:00pm
Mountain Biking Fruita/Grand Junction
Colorado's Moab! Single track on the Western Slope
Advanced Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing
Otto's Route in CO National Monument - 5 pitches of 5.9+
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
Spend 2 days learning to kayak on the Gunnison and Taylor Rivers