The geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone will be of particular fascination. We can expect to observe marmots, mule deer, elk, bison, and black bear. Wilderness activities include rock climbing and mountaineering in Rocky Mountain National Park, whitewater rafting on the Snake River in the Tetons, and hiking, fishing, and horseback riding in Yellowstone. This one course will provide a lifetime of memories. Colorado Standard Course This course is designed for the young mountaineer and is set in the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Instruction is offered in rock climbing, alpine snow climbing, backpacking, and mountaineering.
After a day of exploring the diverse ecology of the Rocky Mountains, the course begins its climbing focus with awesome rock climbing on the varied crags of Lumpy Ridge. This is followed by alpine snow climbing among the glaciers and snowfields near Trail Ridge Pass. Your team then prepares for the trek up Longs Peak, the gem of Rocky Mountain National Park at 14,255 feet. The backpack and climb is one of America's classic alpine ascents and spread over four days to maximize the alpine experience. Bighorn sheep, marmots, and elk beacon you to their alpine wonderland.