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Colorado Rockies – Girls – Alpine Backpack

Alongside fellow brave and adventurous girls, you’ll hike among alpine lakes and fields of wildflowers. At every step of the way, you’ll build your confidence and learn to love exploring in the mountains.

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Colorado Rockies

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About This Course

Activity

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Setting & Location

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  • The image shows a simple, cartoon-style drawing of two mountains. The mountains are depicted with triangular shapes and jagged peaks, suggesting a rugged terrain. Dashed lines adorn the sides of the mountains, possibly representing snow or rocky textures. The drawing is done in a single color, giving it a minimalist and somewhat childlike appearance. The overall impression is one of a basic, almost iconic representation of mountains. Mountains
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Students Can Earn

  • College Credit

Session Details

1 session are available for this course

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What You’ll Learn

On Outward Bound courses designed for high schoolers, students do exciting things with new friends, build confidence, and discover you’re capable of more than you know! You’ll have fun, work on your willpower and crush right-sized challenges – together.

What You'll Do

Each day, wake up to the sunrise, pack your bags and hike through stunning mountain forests. You’ll take breaks along the way for snacks, learning moments, and enjoying the views. Each night you’ll grow closer with your crew as you cook meals, reflect, and spot shooting stars together.

Where You'll Be

Fields of wildflowers, alpine lakes, endless mountain views, and mountain goats. The Colorado Rockies are known as some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in the Unites States. You have to see it to believe it!

Why It Matters

You belong here! Outward Bound is a unique place to try new things, make friends, and discover your strengths. Your crew will be there to support you as you navigate challenges and celebrate wins. Have an unforgettable adventure and learn skills that’ll last a lifetime!

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Better Together

What if you learned how to boldly forge meaningful connections while confidently developing your own sense of self?

Educational Approach

One Week Courses for Ages 14-16

Try exciting things and practice new ways of connecting with your group. You’ll take on challenges, weigh healthy risks and work together with your crew to find success. Are you ready for adventure? Let’s go!

Risk and Reward

At a time when it really matters you and your crew will balance taking healthy risks as  you face challenges together. You voice is important to your crew’s success! You’ll own that voice and learn from the perspectives of your crewmates while you navigate towards your goals.

Connection and Care

Your unique personality is valued! You and your crew will practice the communication skills necessary to make everyone feel safe and, cared- for while working together.

Shared Success

This is a great opportunity to learn how your actions and words have an impact on other people. On this adventure, you’ll work through challenges and celebrate wins together.

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Life on Course

Each day will be a chance to have fun and build confidence in the outdoors. You’ll learn to pack a backpack, hike on high mountain trails, and cook and camp as a crew. As you grow your new skills, you’ll take on more leadership to chart your daily path. Near the end of your expedition, you’ll get to take on a big challenge – like attempting to summit a mountain peak. Among adventure-filled days will be time for slowing down to connect with nature and your crewmates.

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Sample Itinerary

Hike mountains, laugh often, sleep under stars, repeat!

Here’s an example of what your course itinerary might look like. The actual plan will depend on permits, weather, group skills, and instructor evaluation.

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Let's Go

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Course Start Start your journey by meeting your crew, repacking your gear, and getting familiar with the course area. Instructors will guide you through what to expect, what you will learn, and introduce skills to keep you comfortable in the backcountry.
Ropes Course & Team Building Start building trust and connection with your new crew through challenges on our high and low ropes courses. These activities help break the ice, strengthen communication, and lay the foundation for working together in the backcountry.
Backpacking Learn the essentials of backcountry travel as you navigate through beautiful mountain landscapes and set up camp in new locations each night; learning essential skills in camp craft, navigation, and hiking as a group. You’ll take on "Leader of the Day" roles, helping guide your crew through each day’s goals.
Solo & Final Challenge Embark on a personalized final group challenge designed to test the skills you’ve learned in teamwork, leadership and outdoor adventure. You also might have the chance for a Solo experience, quiet time spent relaxing on your own, with Instructors nearby for support.
Course-end Celebrate your accomplishments during a final pin ceremony. Share what you’ve learned and experienced before heading home with new skills, friendships, and memories.
CB27 Pull Quotes

This experience has definitely taught me a ton like how to set up a tarp, how to read maps, and how to pack a pack. But most importantly its taught me that I can do really challenging things.

COBS Alum

In very few places have I found such a wonderful community accepting of everyone.

COBS Alum

Not only has this course made me a better person but I have seven other people who I consider family (+2 mentors)!

COBS Alum

CB17 FAQs

FAQs

Will I have my phone on course?

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This course is a totally phone-free adventure! Although some students are hesitant about this at first, many reflect on their experience as a well-needed break from screens and social media. No phones means more time to be present with nature and your crewmates too.

What kind of food will I eat?

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Every day you’ll be eating something different and meals will always be full of the carbs and nutrients needed to fuel long days of adventuring. Think oatmeal with dried fruit for breakfast, salami, hummus, and tortillas for lunch, chili for dinner, and lots of snacks along the way! If you have questions about dietary accommodations, reach out to our customer success team.

THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE. THERE'S A BREAKTHROUGH OUT HERE.
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