Itinerary
The itinerary for the week is as follows: *
Day 1: Arrive at the CU Recreation Center at 1
p.m., OP office. Welcome & introductions, depart to our base camp.
PARENTS: Welcome with donuts, coffee and an overview of the student's
week.
Times to Remember
Begin Time:
A) 1:00pm August 12th, 2008
B) 1:00pm August 14th, 2008
CU Recreation Center Outdoor Program Office.
End Time:
A) 8:00am August 19th, 2008
B) 8:00am August 21st, 2008
CU Recreation Center Front Lawn
Parent Social:
A) 1:00pm August 12th, 2008
B) 1:00pm August 14th, 2008
CU Recreation Center Outdoor Program Office.
OP Office Hours:
M-W 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thur 10-7pm, Fri 11-4pm
Telephone: (303) 492-6080
Email: cuop@colorado.edu
Day 2: Backpack day one: intro to the Rocky Mountains.
Day 3: Backpack day two: intro to flora and fauna of the Rockies.
Day 4: Backpack day three: attempt to hike up one of Colorado's high alpine peaks.
Day 5: Backpack day four: hike out and return to our base camp.
Day 6: Whitewater kayak (inflatable two-person kayaks) the Colorado River. No experience necessary, relaxing and crazy fun!
Day 7: Enjoy an introductory day of rock climbing. Celebrate our week by creating a great evening meal with a group get-together.
Day 8: Return to Boulder and wear your fashionable (and clean!) CU Outdoor Program T-shirt. CU in the Rockies will end promptly at 8:00 am on the front lawn of the Student Recreation Center.
* The above itinerary reflects all the components of CU in the Rockies. The exact order of backpacking, climbing, and kayaking will be different for each of the groups.