Trip Schedule & Programs
Since 1991, the Outdoor Program (ODP) has been served as a powerful group building experience that helps participants develop new friendships, learn lifelong wilderness skills, develop leadership, increase interpersonal skills and expand appreciation for the natural world.
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FALL 2025 TRIPS
Date
Trip
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Sat. August 29
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Pueblo Reservoir Lake Day
Pueblo Reservoir
10am-3pm
Student: Free
Stf/Alum: $19
Com: $23
*Food not provided
Finish off OP's Welcome Week with paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and sunshine at Pueblo Reservoir! Green
Sat.Sept. 5
For: students
OP’s Park Party
Pueblo’s City Park and Whitewater Park
10am-3pm
Student:$15
*Food provided
Hit the outdoors with OP! Enjoy food, transportation, and a day of adventure at Pueblo City Park & Whitewater Park with biking, boogie boarding, slacklining, Spikeball, cornhole, volleyball, and more - everything's provided! Green
Fri. Sept. 18
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Outdoor Climbing at Shelf Road
Canon City, CO
8am-4pm
Student:Free
Stf/Alum: $42
Com: $46
*Food not provided
Experience outdoor climbing on world-renowned limestone cliffs with the OP crew. No experience necessary! Green/Blue
Sat. Sept. 26
For: students
College Collab 14er! Mt. Bierstadt w/ UCCS
Near Georgetown, CO
All day
Student:$50
*Food provided
Summit your first Colorado 14er while connecting with students from UCCS. Black Diamond
Sat. Oct. 3
For: students
Intro to Cycling (Road, Gravel & Mountain Bike)
Pueblo Reservoir
8am-1pm
Free
*Food not provided
Try a cycling discipline while learning riding skills and trail confidence. Green/Blue
Fri. Oct. 16
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Hot Springs
San Luis Valley, CO
All Day
Student:$50
Stf/Alum: $65
Com: $78
*Food not provided
Explore North America's tallest sand dunes before relaxing in nearby natural hot springs. Green
Sat. Nov. 7
For: students
College Collab! North Cheyenne Cañon Hike w/ PCC
Colorado Springs, CO
7:30am-3pm
Student: $10
*Food not provided
Discover scenic canyon trails, and new friendships alongside PCC students. Green
Fri. Nov. 20
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Ropa Ferrata: Garden of the Gods (Via Ferrata but with ropes!)
Colorado Springs, CO
7:30am-3:30pm
Student:$15
Stf/Alum: $33
Com: $40
*Food not provided
Clip into an unforgettable climbing adventure above iconic red rock formations, ending with a friendly rappel. Green/Blue
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SPRING 2026 TRIPS
Date
Trip
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Jan 30-31
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Explore Breckenridge & Keystone Colorado
Breck/Keystone, CO
Leave 7am on Sat. - Return Sun. 9pm
to follow
Explore two iconic Colorado mountain towns while enjoying snowshoeing, ice skating, shopping, and winter festival fun. Green
Feb 13
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Ski/SNB Cuchara Mtn.
1.5 hrs. Southwest of Pueblo, CO
7am-6pm
to follow
Spend the day skiing or snowboarding one of southern Colorado's hidden gems. Perfect for beginners, with lessons available. Green/Blue
Feb 27
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Mount Princeton Snowshoe & Hot Springs
Chaffee County, Colorado
7am-7pm
Student: $45
Stf/Alum: $72
Com: $79
*Food not provided
Snowshoe through beautiful winter landscapes before soaking in the famous Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Green
March 13
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Ski/SNB Cuchara
1.5 hrs. Southwest of Pueblo, CO
7am-6pm
to follow
Spend the day skiing or snowboarding one of southern Colorado's hidden gems. Perfect for beginners, with lessons available. Green/Blue
March 22-25
For: students
Spring Break Trip: Explore Moab!
Moab, Utah
to follow
Experience four unforgettable days exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, hiking spectacular desert landscapes, and making memories with the Thunderwolves community. Green/Blue
April 10
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Hike Beulah Pueblo Mtn. Park
Beulah, CO
8am-3pm
Free
Escape to cool mountain forests and scenic overlooks just outside Pueblo. Green
April 24
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Outdoor Climb Shelf Road
Canon City, CO
8am-4pm
Free
Climb on! With the OP crew on a beginner friendly day of outdoor climbing! Green/Blue
May 7
For: students, staff, alumni, community
Kayak/Paddleboard Pueblo’s Whitewater Park
Pueblo, CO
9am-2pm
Free
Learn paddling skills and have fun in Pueblo's whitewater feature! Green/Blue
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FALL 2025 EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
No registration period for events. First come first serve.
Any bike event will be capped at 10 participants.
Date
Event
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Tues. Aug. 25
For: students
Bike Downtown Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
5pm-8pm
Welcome Week
free
Cruise Pueblo's downtown streets, trails, and local hotspots.
Wed. Aug. 26
For: students
Pueblo Rez Sunset Hike
Pueblo, CO
6pm-9pm
Welcome Week
free
Chase golden-hour views along reservoir trails.
Thurs. Aug 27
For: students
Water Works Park Tube and Body Board
Pueblo, CO
5pm-8pm
Welcome Week
free
Float, paddle, and play on the Arkansas River.
Fri. Aug 28
For: students
Sunset Ropes @ the Challenge Course
Pueblo, CO
6pm-9pm
Welcome Week
free
Experience zip lining, leap of faith, Giant’s ladder, and more - all under the setting sun!
Tues. Sept. 1
Open to students and public
OP’s Bike Ride Social
Pueblo, CO
4:45pm-7:45pm
free
Come ride with OP and the crew for an opportunity to explore Pueblo’s different beginner friendly trails while building community!
Fri. Sept. 25
Open to students and public
Campus Frenzy @ SLICE Car Show
Near Math/Physics building
5pm-8pm
free
Kayak cornhole, paracord bracelets, music, games, and meet fellow ThunderWolves!
Tues. Sept. 29
Open to students and public
OP’s Bike Ride Social
Pueblo, CO
4:45pm-7:45pm
free
Come ride with OP and the crew for an opportunity to explore Pueblo’s different beginner friendly trails while building community!
Tues. Oct. 6
Open to students and public
OP’s Bike Ride Social
Pueblo, CO
4:45pm-7:45pm
free
Come ride with OP and the crew for an opportunity to explore Pueblo’s different beginner friendly trails while building community!
Tues. Oct. 27
Open to students and public
OP’s Bike Ride Social
Pueblo, CO
4:45pm-7:45pm
free
Come ride with OP and the crew for an opportunity to explore Pueblo’s different beginner friendly trails while building community!
Thurs. Oct. 29
Open to students and public
Costume Climb Night
SRC Rock Wall
5pm-8pm
free
Climb in costume and celebrate the spooky season!
Tues. Nov. 3
Open to students and public
OP’s Bike Ride Social
Pueblo, CO
4:45pm-7:45pm
free
Come ride with OP and the crew for an opportunity to explore Pueblo’s different beginner friendly trails while building community!
Thurs. Dec. 10
Open to students and public
Kayak Polo
Massari Pool
7:30pm-9pm
free
Friendly pool competition and fun - combining paddling and teamwork!
Fall ‘26 OP’s “How To” Workshops (every-other Tuesday)
No registration period for workshops. First come first serve.
Meet in OP’s Equipment Room
Workshops will be capped at 10 participants.
Date
“How to” Workshop
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Tues. Sept. 15
For: students
Rock Climbing Basics or Fishing Basics
SRC Rock Wall / OP’s ER
12pm-2pm
free
Learn climbing techniques and safety—or cast your first line while learning fishing fundamentals.
Tues. Sept. 29
For: students
Bike Basics
OP’s ER
12pm-2pm
free
Learn bike maintenance, repairs, and trail-ready essentials.
Tues. Oct. 13
For: students
Pack a Backpack & Build a First Aid Kit
OP’s ER
12pm-2pm
free
Learn efficient backpack packing and essential wilderness first aid.
Tues. Oct. 27
For: students
Slacklining Basics
OP’s ER
12pm-2pm
free
Learn how to safely set up, balance, and walk your first slackline.
Tues. Nov. 10
For: students
Rock Climbing Basics
SRC Rock Wall
12pm-2pm
free
Build confidence while learning climbing movement, gear, and belay fundamentals.
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SPRING 2026 EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
No registration period for events. First come first serve.
Any bike event will be capped at 10 participants.
Date
Event
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Feb 12
Open to students and public
Valentines Couples Climb
SRC Rock Wall
8am-12pm
free
Grab your climbing partner for a fun evening on the wall, followed by paracord bracelet making and Valentine's treats.
Feb 25
Open to students and public
OP in the Pool: Paddleboard Night
Massari Pool
7:30pm-9pm
free
Try paddling and SUP water games in the pool!
March 15-19
For: students
Golden Carabiner Hunt
CSUP Campus
All day
free
Hunt for OP's hidden Golden Carabiner across campus for a chance to win a FREE CO-OP Semester Membership and exclusive OP gear!
March 17
Open to students and public
St. Patty’s Climb Night
SRC Rock Wall
5pm-8pm
free
Wear your best green gear and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with climbing and community.
April 22
Open to students and public
OP in the Pool: Kayak Polo
Massari Pool
7:30pm-9pm
free
Learn kayak skills while competing in one of OP's favorite pool games.
Spring ‘27 “OP’s Winter WolfPack Shuttle Series”
*Don’t have a ride?! OP has you covered!
6 or more sign-ups to run the shuttle (max 20)
Must sign-up for shuttle a day (at the latest) before departure via SRC Equipment Room
Date
Shuttle
Location
Timeframe
Price
Description
Fri. Dec. 4 (Fall ‘26)
For: students
City Rock shuttle!
Colorado Springs, CO
6pm-10pm
free
We'll handle the driving while you enjoy an evening climbing at one of Colorado's premier indoor climbing gyms.
Jan 22
For: students
Pueblo’s indoor ice rink
Downtown Pueblo
7pm-10pm
free
Skate, socialize, and enjoy a winter night out.
Feb 5
For: students
City Rock indoor climbing gym
Colorado Spring, CO
5pm-10pm
free
Indoor climb in Colorado Springs highly favored climbing gym!
Feb 19
For: students
Monarch Mountain
Near Salida, CO
6:30am-6:30pm
free
Bring your gear, your pass, and enjoy a full day skiing or snowboarding Colorado powder.
March 5
For: students
Pueblo’s indoor ice rink
Downtown Pueblo
7pm-10pm
free
Lace up for another night on the ice.
March 19
For: students
City Rock indoor climbing gym
Colorado Spring, CO
5pm-10pm
free
Round two of climbing fun with friends!
April 2
For: students
Pueblo’s River Walk
Downtown Pueblo
5pm-8pm
free
Explore downtown Pueblo's scenic waterfront pathway.
April 16
For: students
Pueblo City Park
Pueblo, CO
5pm-8pm
free
Spend the evening disc golfing, slacklining, spikeball, or simply walking the park!
April 30
For: students
Liberty Point
Pueblo West, CO
5pm-8pm
free
Sunset views, coffee, and community at Pueblo's scenic overlook.
