Trip and Event Information 
Summer 2008 Schedule
Please check back soon for Summer 08 Trips and Events. We will be periodically updating this section throughout the summer.
Spring 2008 Schedule
Snowshoeing: January 19
Don’t let the snow stop you from enjoying the outdoors. Come see the breath-taking views of the snow covered peaks. The cost includes
snowshoe rental and transportation. All abilities welcome. The cost is $5. The registration deadline is Wed. 1/16 at noon. There is a
mandatory pretrip meeting on Wed. 1/16 at 9pm at the ORC.
FREE Ski Tuning Workshop: January 21st
Are you tired of skiing or riding beat up gear? Stop by the ORC for this FREE workshop and let our staff teach you how to give your skis or
board a high-quality hand tune and wax. We will teach you maintenance basics and show you how to use our workbench, so next time your gear
needs some lovin’ you won’t have to pay someone to do it for you. This workshop will be held at 7 pm at the ORC.
Ski Tuning Special: January 21st - 25th
t’s go time! We are really excited about all the powder that has been falling as a result, we have decided to give everyone a great deal on
ski and snowboard tuning and waxing. Bring in your gear and let us get you primed for the slopes. Bring your skis or board in between Mon.
the 21st and Fri. the 25th and we will hand tune and wax them for ONLY $12. Don’t miss out on this super cheap deal! Equipment will be completed
on a first come first serve basis. This special can’t be combined with any other specials.
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Presentation: 1/24
The Colorado School of Mines Outdoor Recreation Center is bringing NOLS to Golden. Join NOLS graduate, Sarah Lancaster, as she shares stunning
pictures and cinematography for snowy Alaskan peaks to dense Patagonian rain forests, the majestic Himalayas to sparkling coastal Baja and the
rugged Rockies to the remote Australian Outback. For 41 years, students with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) have learned and
mastered outdoor skills, developed leadership and studied environmental ethics in some of the wildest classrooms in the world! Sarah will be
hanging out in the Student Center on January 24th from 10 am until 2 pm so stop by and see what NOLS is all about. Later that evening Sarah
will be giving a presentation in the Student Center at 7 pm in Ballroom C. Don’t miss this great presentation and a bit of schwag.
Learn to Tele Ski: January 26th
The ORC will be joining forces with the Mines Tele Club to provide you with an exceptional learning experience. Have you always wanted to give
Telemark skiing a try? Telemark skiing is rapidly growing in popularity and is a great way to get into backcountry skiing. This is the perfect
opportunity to take your winter sports skills to the next level. We will meet at the ORC the morning of the 26th and commute together in a van
to Copper Mtn. where we will spend the day learning to free our heels. Some skiing experience is STRONGLY recommended for this class (contact
Rob if you have questions about this 303-273-3907). The registration deadline is Wed. 1/23. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting 1/23 at
9 pm. Cost: $10. Trip cost doesn’t include a lift ticket or ski rental however some discounts are available.
Rappelling Class: Sunday January 27th
Need a little excitement in your life? Have you always wanted to learn how to rappel? This class will be held at the climbing wall and will
teach you how to rappel from our elevated platform. Sure to be loads of fun for climbers and non-climbers alike. Register at the ORC before
Thursday 1/24 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm. Cost $5
Outward Bound Presentation: January 28th
Outward Bound is one of the nation’s leading, nonprofit adventure-education organizations. They offers an array of exhilarating course activities, ranging
from 4 to 81 days in length, in many of the beautiful and pristine wilderness areas throughout the United States and internationally. Courses
emphasize personal growth through hands-on experience and challenges. Students of all ages develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence
and compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship.
Jon Underhill, Outward Bound’s Rocky Mountain Outreach Manager and Instructor, will be on hand to provide insight and field questions on the organization,
the courses offered, scholarships, and life as an instructor. Handouts and prizes will be provided. The presentation will start at 7:00 pm in the Student
Center in Ballroom E.
Discount Rental Weekend: Friday, Feb. 1 - Monday, Feb. 4th
When you rent gear from Friday to Monday, you’ll SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH and get the gear you need! For every $5 you spend renting gear for the weekend you
save a dollar. That’s right, spend $10 bucks but only pay $8. It’s that simple. This special is only good for Friday to Monday rentals. Don’t miss out
on this sweet deal!
Ice Climbing: February 2nd
Want to take your alpine skills to the next level? Regular rock walls not exciting enough? Frozen waterfalls are just what the doctor ordered. Come
let us show you the ropes. The cost for the trip is $5. Cost includes transportation, instruction, and most equipment. The registration deadline is
1/30 by noon. There is a mandatory pretrip meeting on Wed. 1/30 at 9pm at the ORC.
Lead Climbing Class: Sunday February 3rd
Test your nerves and hone your skills with our lead climbing class. In this class you will learn how to read routes, clip into protection, recognize
a back-clip and z-clip, belay a lead climber and catch a lead fall. You must be top rope belay certified at the ORC climbing wall to take this class.
This class is designed to teach you how to sport lead climb. If you are interested in traditional lead climbing (trad. climbing) please check out our
Anchor Building Workshop. Register at the ORC before Thursday 1/31 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm. Cost $5
FREE Ski Tuning Workshop February 4th
Are you tired of skiing or riding beat up gear? Stop by the ORC for this FREE workshop and let our staff teach you how to give your skis or board a
high-quality hand tune and wax. We will teach you maintenance basics and show you how to use our work bench, so next time your gear needs some lovin’
you won’t have to pay someone to do it for you. This workshop will be held at 7 pm at the ORC.
Avalanche Awareness: February 8th & 9th
Ever wondered what causes avalanches, and what you can do to be better prepared to deal with them. Come to our avalanche awareness course to get the
basics on avalanches. This course involves one night in the classroom taught by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and one day in the field
working with beacons and practicing rescues. The classroom portion is open to anyone and is FREE. However spots are limited for the field portion,
so sign up at the ORC today. Registration deadline: Wed. 2/6 at noon. You need to register whether you are planning on attending the field portion
or just the classroom portion. Cost: $10 for the field portion and FREE for the classroom portion which will begin at 6 pm and will take place in
the Student Center in Ballroom C.
Lead Climbing Class: Sunday February 24th
Test your nerves and hone your skills with our lead climbing class. In this class you will learn how to read routes, clip into protection, recognize
a back-clip and z-clip, belay a lead climber and catch a lead fall. You must be top rope belay certified at the ORC climbing wall to take this class.
This class is designed to teach you how to sport lead climb. If you are interested in traditional lead climbing (trad. climbing) please check out our
Anchor Building Workshop. Register at the ORC before Thursday 2/21 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm. Cost $5
Discount Rental Weekend: Friday, Feb. 29th - March 3rd
When you rent gear from Friday to Monday, you’ll SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH and get the gear you need! For every $5 you spend renting gear for the weekend
you save a dollar. That’s right, spend $10 bucks but only pay $8. It’s that simple. This special is only good for Friday to Monday rentals. Don’t
miss out on this sweet deal!
Ice Climbing: March 1st
Want to take your alpine skills to the next level? Regular rock walls not exciting enough? Frozen waterfalls are just what the doctor ordered. Come
let us show you the ropes. The cost for the trip is $5. Cost includes transportation, instruction, and most equipment. The registration deadline is
2/27 by noon. There is a mandatory pretrip meeting on Wed. 2/27 at 9pm at the ORC.
Rappelling Class: Sunday March 2nd
Need a little excitement in your life? Have you always wanted to learn how to rappel? This class will be held at the climbing wall and will teach
you how to rappel from our elevated platform. Sure to be loads of fun for climbers and non-climbers alike. You must be top rope belay certified at
the ORC climbing wall to take this class. Register at the ORC before Thursday 2/28 by 6:00 pm. Class held from 3 pm to 5 pm. Cost $5
Spring Break to Costa Rica: March 8th – 15th
The ORC is going international to bring you a super exciting and adventurous Spring Break Trip. We are partnering with the Costa Rica
Rainforest Outward Bound School to bring you the trip of a lifetime. This adventure vacation will include: trekking in the jungle,
tree climbing, rappelling in a waterfall, a day of whitewater rafting, surfing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, a day of shopping and
sightseeing in San Jose and much more. Check out the trip’s website
for a complete itinerary and an enrollment packet that should be able to answer all your questions.
The registration deadline is January 18th, but don’t delay; stop by the ORC to sign up today-space is limited.
The cost for this trip is $700 for Mines students and does not include airfare. The cost for this trip is $750 for all
participants who aren’t Mines students and does not include airfare (the trip costs more for non-mines students because
the trip is being supplemented by student fees). The trip begins and ends at the San Jose International Airport.
This means that you are responsible for finding the best way to get there…parents’ frequent flier miles etc. Hit up your parents,
get a second job, sell your car, sell your second computer (you really don’t need two), or did I mention begging your parents, family,
friends etc. Do whatever it takes to get the dinero for this once in a lifetime adventure.
Bike Tune-Up Special: Monday March 24th –March 28th
Bring your bike in for a tune-up and save some cash. We are offering full bike tunes for only $15 for one week only! Stop by whether you are riding
a $100 Huffy or a $4,000 downhill bike. We’ll be sure to give your ride lots of love. See our website for a complete description of what our tune-up
includes. If you aren’t sure if you need a tune or not check out our website; we also have a list of questions that should help you determine if your
bike needs work. Bikes are completed on a first come first serve basis and we will only be accepting the first 40 bikes that come in so don’t wait
until Fri. afternoon to stop by.
Thursday Trek, Chimney Gulch: March 27th
Is school starting to wear you down? Want to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. Join us for a nice quick jaunt up a Golden classic, Chimney Gulch.
We will meet at the ORC at 4 P.M. and hit the trail quickly afterwards. This trip is free for all participants, so we hope to see you there.
Registration deadline: Wed. 3/26 by noon.
Mountaineering Workshop: March 28th and 29th
Don’t miss one of our most exciting activities of the year. This trip is designed to teach students the basics of mountaineering. We will teach you
how to use an ice axe, how to self arrest, walk with crampons and build snow anchors. This trip will get you prepped for a spring full of exciting
peak ascents. Friday evening will be spent indoors reviewing some important information regarding winter travel and basic mountaineering. Saturday
we will spend the day in the field practicing and learning more mountaineering techniques. Cost is $10.00 and includes transportation, most gear
needed, and instruction. Registration deadline: Wed. 3/26 by noon; there is a mandatory pre-trip meeting 3/26 at 9 pm at the ORC.
Lead Climbing Class: Sunday March 30th
Test your nerves and hone your skills with our lead climbing class. In this class you will learn how to read routes, clip into protection, recognize
a back-clip and z-clip, belay a lead climber and catch a lead fall. You must be top rope belay certified at the ORC climbing wall to take this
class. This class is designed to teach you how to sport lead climb. If you are interested in traditional lead climbing (trad. climbing) please
check out our Anchor Building Workshop. Register at the ORC before Thursday 3/27 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm. Cost $5.
Bouldering Competition: Saturday April 12th
Don’t miss our second Bouldering Competition! We will have categories for various ability levels including recreational, intermediate, and advanced.
Competitors will also be divided into men’s and woman’s categories. The structure for the competition will be based on the American Boulder Series
format. With lots of great prizes this event is guaranteed to be a good time. Registration deadline April 7th at 6 pm. Cost is $10, sign up at the
ORC today.
FREE Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop: April 14th
This is the 1st in the series of Bike Maintenance Workshops we will offer this spring.
This workshop will focus on the basics of bike maintenance. We will cover how to: change a tire, adjust your brakes, make minor derailleur adjustments
and more. Feel free to bring your bike and ask specific questions regarding your ride. Our experienced mechanic will share his knowledge and tips to
keep your bike in excellent condition. This workshop will begin at 7 pm and will be conducted at the ORC.
Anchor Building Class: Sunday April 20th
Are you ready to seek a challenge beyond sport climbing? Sign up today for our Anchor Building class. This class will teach students the basics of
traditional (trad.) gear placement. Using the distinctive features and cracks at the climbing wall students will learn how to place cams. stoppers
and hexentrics. Additionally, students will learn how to combine these pieces of protection to create a trad. anchor. Register at the ORC before
Thursday 4/17 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm. Cost $5.
FREE Advanced Bike Maintenance Workshop: April 21st
This is the 2nd and final workshop in this series of Bike Maintenance Workshops we will offer this spring. This workshop will focus on techniques
like bleeding disc brakes, derailleur adjustment and much more. Feel free to bring your bike and ask specific questions regarding your ride. Our
experienced mechanic will share his knowledge and tips to keep your bike in excellent condition. This workshop will begin at 7 pm and will be
conducted at the ORC.
Outdoor Rock Climbing: April 26th
Come with the ORC for a day of climbing and fun. We can teach you how to belay and introduce some climbing technique, or if you’re an experienced
climber just come and enjoy some fun in the sun. Transportation, equipment, and instruction will be provided for only $5. All abilities are welcome.
Registration deadline: Wednesday 4/23 by noon. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting for all participants 4/23 at 9:00 PM at the ORC.
Lead Climbing Class: Sunday April 27th
Test your nerves and hone your skills with our lead climbing class. In this class you will learn how to read routes, clip into protection,
recognize a back-clip and z-clip, belay a lead climber and catch a lead fall. You must be top rope belay certified at the ORC climbing wall to
take this class. This class is designed to teach you how to sport lead climb. If you are interested in traditional lead climbing (trad. climbing)
please check out our Anchor Building Workshop. Register at the ORC before Thursday 4/24 at 6:00 pm. This class will take place from 3 to 5 pm.
Cost $5.
Whitewater Rafting: May 2nd
Feeling good about your finals? Spend half of dead day rafting the Class II and III rapids on Clear Creek. This trip is a great way to loosen up
before finals. The registration deadline is April 25th at noon and there will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting Tuesday April 30th at 9 pm at the
ORC. The trip will depart from the ORC around 9 am and return around 3 pm. Cost for this trip is $30.
*** Trip Dates, Locations and Prices are subject to change. ***
