Seven Day Courses
Colorado River Whitewater Rafting
August 15th - 21st 2008; Price: $699
This whitewater extravaganza will take you to the heart of canyon country on the Colorado River. This pure expedition-based river trip is offered in partnership with Outward Bound Wilderness and will take you through Cataract Canyon to experience relaxing pools, rapids and eventually...Lake Powell. River trips always build a solid group and provide amazing experiences!
Gunnison Area Rock Climbing
August 15th - 21st 2008; Price: $499
Take part in one of the most popular sports at Western State College - rock climbing. This course caters to the beginner and intermediate climber alike. Your trained instructors will work you through the basics of climbing equipment and technique to help you develop your skills. Experience first-hand the most beautiful places in the Gunnison Valley while having fun...and building new friendships!
Crested Butte Backpacking
August 15th - 21st 2008; Price: $499
The Crested Butte area, just north of Gunnison, is renowned for its rugged beauty and natural grandeur. This course offers you the unique opportunity to venture deep into this backcountry, with nothing but the pack on your back and peers by your side! Be prepared to hike several miles a day over passes and peaks at altitudes over 10,000 feet. The views alone are guaranteed to leave you "breathless."
San Juan Mountaineering
August 15th - 21st 2008; Price: $499
The San Juan Mountains, south of Gunnison, are a unique range of the Rockies famed for their remoteness and vastness. This 7-day trip will be the perfect introduction to mountaineering, including: trip planning, rock climbing, navigation, backpacking and mountain climbing. This fast-paced, yet rewarding, course requires carrying a large backpack at high altitudes (10,000 feet plus). Expect to be physically challenged, learn new skills, and build an effective team.
Five Day Courses
Gunnison Area Whitewater Kayaking
August 17th - 21st, 2008; Price: $399
Experience first-hand one of the fastest growing adventure sports-whitewater kayaking. Your instructors will guide you through the training process, equipping you with the essential expertise, techniques and safety precautions necessary to venture down the rapids. Beginner and intermediate paddlers are welcome. Tackling the challenge of navigating the rivers of the Gunnison Valley will surely be a rewarding experience!
Blue Mesa Sea Kayaking
August 17th - 21st, 2008; Price: $399
Explore Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water, touring atop the flat water in your personal sea kayak. Carry all that you need to camp along the water's edge within the kayak. This relaxing trip will be a great way to have an extremely unique adventure, learn valuable skills and spend quality time with your peers. Be prepared to paddle yourself several miles a day through the beautiful landscape.
Crested Butte Backpacking
August 17th - 21st, 2008; Price: $399
This trip is a shorter version of the 7-day course; the views and adventures will be comparable. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the skills necessary to enjoy camping and traveling in the backcountry. Be prepared to hike several miles a day over passes and peaks at altitudes over 10,000 feet. And remember- bring your camera!
Three Day Courses
Crested Butte Camping
August 19th - 21st, 2008; Price: $199
This 3-day course is a great choice for any student. Enjoy outdoor camping and activities in the Crested Butte area. Take pleasure in the fresh air, beautiful scenery and, weather permitting, campfires. WBO and the Adaptive Sports Center of Crested Butte now offer a universal curriculum to welcome WSC students of any physical or developmental ability. In addition to camping and hiking, all students will have the opportunity to participate in the universal ropes course with the Adaptive Sports Center. This is a great opportunity for any student to build new friendships right before classes start!