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Outdoor Recreation Center Events & Activities
ADVENTURE
February 2022
Backcountry Hut Trip
Ouray and Ice Climbing
AIARE Avalanche Courses
Snowmobiling!
WINTER FUN WITH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!
SKIING & MORE
a day on Monarch Pass for some low tour planning techniques and snow cave
ratio instruction. If you are new to construction so you can go out and crush
backcountry skiing/riding, this is a great the big days! Cost: $500/person, includes
course to learn the basics, and if you lodging, transportation, equipment,
Lift to
have some experience and are looking meals and guides.
to push a bigger day and learn some R4R RecON discount pricing $300
terrain in our area, our guides can get
you there! $109 per person, includes AIARE LEVEL 1 AND RESCUE
AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSES
the LIFTS equipment, guides and transportation
($200 commercially). Custom dates just Dates Level 1: Feb. 19-21
for you and your crew also available! Dates Rescue: Feb. 6; Mar. 5.
BACKCOUNTRY SKI/SNOWBOARD This course is designed for winter
HUT TRIPS AND CAMPS backcountry users including skiers,
Breckenridge - Feb 12 Feb 11–13. Hut trips are back! If you snowboarders, snowmobilers,
snowshoers, and mountaineers. Level
Monarch - Feb 26 are just getting into backcountry skiing/
1 and 2 courses are comprised of two
snowboarding or wanting to start upping
MONARCH RIDE & PASS, SKI TRIPS evenings and two field days plus some
your game and have experience in the
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of self paced online learning. Any user
backcountry already, check out our
the bigger resorts? Then this resort is of the Colorado winter backcountry
intensive BC Ski/Splitboard Hut Trips
for you! Small enough to give you that should have the knowledge taught in this
and our Ski Mountaineering Camp.
friendly small-town, local feel, but large course in order to have fun, stay safe,
Learn from the only AMGA Certified
enough to offer the terrain and services and help others if needed in the wintry
Ski Guides in the DoD for multiple
you want! They have runs for all abilities, wonderland we love to play in. Refer
days of intentional and measured skill
as well as a terrain park and cat skiing. to our Backcountry Brochure or our
development that will have you moving
Cost: ONLY $90 transportation and lift website for more information and course
through the mountains on your skis/
pass; $35 for transportation only. inclusions. Cost: $475 Level 1; $525 Level
snowboard efficiently, safely and with
2; $150 Rescue. Commercial value for all
INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING/ good style. Our Hut trips will go to far out
inclusions $600-800.
SNOWBOARDING mountain cabins surrounded by slopes
Feb. 5, 20, March 6.The resorts are ripe for the carving. Enjoy home cooked R4R RecON cost: $275 Level 1; $75 Rescue
opening back up which means long lift meals each evening in a relaxing setting, EXPRESS SNOWMOBILE TOURS
lines and chewed up snow. For folks and secluded powder skiing all day long! Feb 6, 12*, 20, 26*. Meet at 8am at
seeking powder and fun lines away from For those who have experience and are Outdoor Rec and return around 7pm.
the masses in the backcountry, we are ready to add some rope skills, snow Half-day three hour ride is great for
excited to continue to offer our popular climbing and steep riding their resume, those who want to sleep in a little bit.
guided backcountry skiing and riding. check out our Ski Mountaineering Camp You will see everything you see on the
Our experienced and professionally where we will get in to real alpine terrain Monarch Park Scenic Tour PLUS the
certified guides will take you out for on big lines, mitigating avalanche and upper meadows and overlook. This
terrain hazards and diving into complex trip also has more “free-ride” time and
departs from the lodge (snow conditions
permitting) approx. 3 hours of riding.
Passenger must be at least 5 years of
age. Drivers must be at least 15 years
old (with adult supervision). You need
to be at least 18 years old to rent a
snowmobile for yourself or another.
Cost: $195 for single sled, $245 total for
a tandem sled that seats two. Includes
transportation, guides, gas, forest fees,
half-day snowmobile trip, snowmobile
clothing (helmet, warm outer layer
and common size boots) provided.
Snowmobile insurance (you still have
a $250 deductible in case of incident).
Group size is limited so sign up early!
*R4R SAPI/RecON discount pricing. $75
for single sled, $125 total for a tandem sled
that seats two.
ICE CLIMBING
INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING you to our intermediate/advanced
Feb. 12, 26, Mar. 5; meet at site and go over vertical ice, ice
Outdoor Rec at 7am, return by anchors and anything else you
3–5pm (depending on location). are interested in. Refer to our Ice
Custom dates also available! Come Climbing Brochure or our website
with us to learn about this fun, for more information. $120/person
exciting and surprisingly easy with a two person min./6 person
activity. We will teach you how max. Includes transportation,
to climb these frozen flows and equipment and guide. Price does
how to safely use ice climbing not include guide gratuity. Meeting
equipment, as well as how to belay time is 7am and return by 7pm.
your partners. Don’t miss out on
this unique and extremely fun part
of the Colorado outdoor scene!
Cost: Only $90! Half the price on
average of any other outfitter.
Minimum three people, maximum
six people. Must be 9+.
Refer to our Ice Climbing
Brochure or our website for more
information.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ICE
CLIMBING
If you have climbed before or have
taken one of our beginner classes
and are ready for something a
little more advanced, call us to set
up a private course. We will take
Ouray Hot Springs | Ice Climbing
FEB 4 – 6
Come for a once in a lifetime experience to the town of Ouray, Colorado. A fun filled
weekend of relaxing in hot springs, learning to ice climb and dining out in this
quaint and beautiful mountain town.
Cost: $500/person, $1000+ commercially.
Includes all climbing equipment, transportation, guides, lodging, if needed (active duty
military is free). Meals and guide gratuity are not included in price. Must be at least 16+.
Refer to our Ice Climbing Brochure or our website for more information.
R4R RecOn discount available, cost $300
MORE FUN ACTIVITIES
WINTER BIKE RIDES IN PUEBLO LEARN TO KAYAK
Feb 13; meet 9am and return around 6pm. For those of us that Feb 8; 8 – 10pm at the Fitness Center pool. Learn basic skills
just have to ride their bikes, we offer a “no snow we’ll go” bike including basic paddle strokes, boat control, balance, and
ride on the bike paths in Pueblo. Pueblo is usually 10–15+ degrees T-rescues. Cost is $30. For ages 9+ and 75+ lbs, includes kayak
warmer than the Springs. Ride is an out and back from the river and ACA Certified Instructor.
walk to the marina on Pueblo Res. Ride is up to 30 miles long
and all bike path. Road bikes will be best. Cost $35, includes
transportation and guides.
OUTDOOR LASER TAG
Feb 27; noon – 2:30pm. Meet at FamCamp. Yes it’s winter and it
might be freezing out, but sometimes it’s not so bad and you are
just dying to get outside. Outdoor Laser Tag units use a harmless
invisible infrared beam that shots 1000+ foot at the speed of light
with zero drop. You are not going to dodge this like you can a
paintball. Our field is huge! Lots of trees, rocks, bushes barrels
and palettes to use as cover. We will set up a variety of games
that will test your individual skills as well as how well you work POP UP ACTIVITIES
together as a team. Activity includes: Refs, and needed gear. Cost: Due to all the changes in the world right now it is harder than
$13.50 each for a 150 minute session. You can also set up a Special ever to program activities very far in advance. We will offer
Group Arrangement (SGA’s) are available for friends and groups activities with only a week or two notice of the date. To find out
10 person min, 24 person max. Contact us early for availability how to get info on these activities contact us at 719-333-2940 and
and booking. Call to check on current restrictions as date gets find out where to get the info or how to get on our email list.
closer. Ages 9+ CUSTOM/PRIVATE TRIPS
As always, we are happy to offer custom trips to better fit your
OUT THERE BIKE REPAIR schedule and goals. From intro level skills to advanced ski
Feb 16-17; 5:30 – 9pm. Ever have a problem with your bike out
mountaineering techniques, we can build your dream trip!
on the trail, and not know how to fix it? Learn chain repair,
Call 719 333 2940 or email
derailleur and brake adjustments, wheel truing, tire repair and
10FSS.SWOOutdoorAdventureProgram@us.af.mil
much more. Bring your own bike or we’ll provide one. Cost $39
to check availability and pricing for your custom experience.
RECHARGE FOR RESILIENCY
RecOn: ONLY for AF Active Duty and their DAP: ONLY for AF Active Duty deployed
ID card dependents. within the current fiscal year and their ID
card dependents.
AIARE RESCUE COURSE. Feb 6. R4R
$75, reg $175. See Skiing and More page MONARCH SKI LESSONS. Feb 26. $50,
(2) for description. r egular $195. Getting into skiing and snowboarding can be
intimidating and challenging, join Outdoor Rec for a Private Ski
OURAY ICE WEEKEND. Feb 4–6. $300, reg $500. See Ice lesson with Monarch Mountain! A great way to get ready for the
Climbing page (3) for description.
season. Rentals half priced through Outdoor Rec, be sure to get
BACKCOUNTRY HUT TRIP. Feb 11–13. $300, reg $500. See fitted and make a reservation for your equipment. Bring your
Skiing and More page (2) for description. deployment orders in person to Outdoor Recreation to register.
AIARE LEVEL 1. Feb 19. $275, reg $475. See Skiing and More Minimum age 6 years.
page (2) for description. Discounts good on scheduled trips only. Please let us know when
you sign up that your Air Force Active Duty, status must be verifiable
EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING. Feb 26. $75, reg $195. Can
to receive discount. Call 333-4475 to sign up!
add on another rider for $50. See Skiing and More page (2) for
description. R4R ELIGIBILITY: The Recharge for Resiliency initiative is directed specifically
Single Airman Program: ONLY for Unmarried AF toward the Active Duty and Reserve members to include their families at each
Active Duty Personnel of all ranks. base. This means that retirees, civilians and foreign military are not eligible for
these R4R discounted rates. Other branches of the US military are eligible if they
EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING. Feb 12. $75, are a part of an Air Force led joint-based scenario, or are permanently assigned
Regular $195. Can add on another rider for $50. to an Air Force base.
See Skiing and More page (2) for description.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Rental Boarding
Riding 719-333-2294. Board your own horse(s) at the Equestrian
719-333-4607 Center! Call for pricing and details.
Fridays–Sundays; Trailer-Ins
10am–4pm. Last 719-333-4607. Did you know you can trailer your own horse in
horse leaves the to ride on our Trails?
barn at 2:30pm. By Day Fee $10, Yearly Pass $120
reservation only
for ages eight years Lead Line
and up. Reservation only,
Cost: One hour 719-333-4607. Rent a
rental, $45. Additional hours, $20. For DoD cardholders, add horse to lead your child
$10 per guest for non-DOD cardholders in party. around for them to
gain experience!
Horsemanship Lessons Cost: 30 minutes $15.
719-333-4607. Sign up for horsemanship lessons. Lessons For ages 6+, parent
are for ages 8+ and leads horse.
ages 6-7 is on a
case-by-case basis Group/Special
for private only. Events
Lessons include 719-333-4607.
instruction on Schedule your group/
riding, grooming, family outdoor event at
saddling and proper the stables: hayrides,
etiquette. guided/unguided group
Cost: One-hour Private, $55; Semi-Private, $50; Group, $45 rides, lead line rides, pony petting, picnic area.
Guided Group Trail Rides
Reservation only, 719-333-4607 Unite Program
Saturdays – Sundays at noon for one hour. This is an excellent 719-333-4037. Have Unite Funds? Spend
way to gain riding experience for beginners or learn the them at the Equestrian Center and enjoy a
trails for seasoned riders. Contact us for Group/Special Event relaxing team trail ride outing.
scheduling during the week.
Cost: $50 per person, space limited. For DoD cardholders, add
$10 per guest for non-DOD cardholders in party.
5 - 7
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ODR INFO & POLICES
RENTAL Once current fittings are in the system, Duty personnel and 60 Days in advance
Season Ski/Snowboard Rentals. Check call a WEEK prior to desired pick-up day. for all other eligible users. Customers are
for availability by calling 719-333-4753 or Great for busy holiday weekends. authorized to make reservations a year
719-333-4356. Appointments may still be Rental reservation policy in advance for large events that require
available for season equipment, due back For most equipment other than skis. at least 50% of the lodging. These groups
NLT April 19. will ONLY be scheduled Sundays to
Active duty can reserve high-demand
Daily Ski Rentals Thursdays (no weekends). Call 719-333-
equipment a maximum of 90 days
4475 for more information.
Daily-use customers are encouraged to from date of pick up. All other eligible
be fitted early by appointment only and customers can reserve 60 days from date FAMCAMP
use the advanced reservation policy. of pick up. All reservable items require Office is closed for the winter.
a full payment upon reservation. Any The office will re-open on
reservation canceled will be charged April 1. Famcamp winter
10% cancellation fee. Any reservation rates are effective through
canceled within 72 hours will lose their March 31.
full deposit, unless it is a documented $25 — nightly rate for ID card holders
military commitment or medical $650 — monthly rate
emergency. $25 — each additional day after 30-day
CADET OUTDOOR RECREATION commitment
IN VANDENBERG HALL $30 per night — guests (COVID
Hours Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri; 8am – 5pm. permitting), up to 14 nights max per year.
Closed Wed, Sat, Sun and Federal
Tent sites are closed for the winter.
Holidays.
Temporary storage available through
Cadet bus info March 31.
Advance Airport Bus Ticket sales for
$5 per day
Spring Break.
$90 per month without electricity
» DIA buses are $55 Round Trip; $35 one
way and standby are $40. $6 per day
» Colorado Springs buses are $30; $20 $110 per month with electricity.
one way, and standby are $25. Peak Season — April 1 – Nov 1
FARISH Reminder: IAW AFI 34-101, FamCamp
Closed for the winter, guests may stay a total of 180 days per
now – May 6. calendar year.
Reservations policy: 90 days
in advance only for Active
OAP CANCELLATION POLICY
• Full payment for all trips is due at time of registration. • All trips are subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather or
• Cancellations within 72 hours of the activity date will NOT be conditions outside of our control. In this event, the trip will be
refunded or rescheduled unless otherwise stated. rescheduled or you may opt for a refund minus irretrievable
deposits. In the case of cancellation due to insufficient
• Cancellations 30 days or more before a multi-day activity
participation, a full refund will be issued.
start date are refundable in full unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations within 30 days of a multi-day activity will not • Refunds may be given at any time when a medical emergency
be refunded unless someone takes your place on the activity. or military TDY/PCS orders prohibit participation. A signed
Any refunds issued in this case will result in a service fee of doctor’s note or signed orders must be presented in order
10% of the total price for the activity. to receive a refund in these cases. If a refund is given for a
multi-day trip in this instance, OAP will retain a service fee of
• No Shows are non-refundable and will not be rescheduled.
10% of the total price for the activity.
COVID – 19 NOTE: As a military entity, we are High Risk Activities Worksheet (AF 4391) is required to
committed to keeping you and our staff healthy participate in ANY high risk activity, for ALL Active Duty
and following all local and AF guidelines for our
Personnel. It is required to be completed by Active Duty
operations to include distancing when possible, and
Personnel before they participate in most of our Outdoor
the use of masks when not. If you have questions
Adventure Programs and submitted to their Commander. This
about other ways we are adhering to all guidelines,
responsibility lies solely on the Active Duty participant.
please reach out!
TRAVEL AND TICKETS
Vacation Packages Sports Tickets
Planning a getaway to the Colorado mountains or traveling AVALANCHE MILITARY TICKETS
out of state? Sit back and relax and let ITT plan your perfect For tickets scan the QR code or go to
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In State Attraction Tickets DENVER NUGGETS
For tickets scan the QR code or go to
THE EDGE ZIPLINES & ADVENTURES https://nuggets.ksetickets.com/usafa2122
Epic Sky Trek starting at $38, four different treks
Zipline Tours starting at $73, 10 different tours
Season Passes & Daily Lift Tickets
CAVE OF THE WINDS Tickets subject to change without notice.
Discovery Tour $23 adult; $15 child
Lantern Tour$33 adult; $22 child DAILY LIFT TICKETS
Monarch — adult $64; teen $57; child $44
US OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM
Adult $19.95; Child $14.95 SEASON SKI PASSES
Monarch — active duty/retired $209; veteran $399
OVERDRIVE RACEWAY Loveland — active duty adult $259; child $149; retired $329
Three-Race ticket $43
DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER
Adult $10; Child $6
BOONDOCKS
Any age $28 for three hours
DENVER AQUARIUM
Adult $17; Child $10.50
Out Of State Attraction Tickets
Disney World and Universal Orlando resort packages Up to
40% off through ITT! Book NOW for your Spring Vacation! Winter Festivals
Additional discounted tickets for Out of State Attractions Feb 6—Breckenridge Banff Mountain Film Festival
Call ITT at 719-333-7367 for pricing. Feb 7—Beaver Creek Rocky Mountain Ski Fest
Lodging Feb 25-27—Steamboat Winter Wonder Grass Festival
Enjoy Colorado in the winter! Great lodging deals at most
All ticket pricing subject to change without notice. Eligibility
festival destinations! Traveling out of state? Hotel Discounts
Restrictions apply. Blackout dates may apply.
available anywhere you go. Book now for the best deal!
Need a rental car?
You can choose from Enterprise or Hertz through ITT, which offer great benefits.
Check it out at USAFAsupport.com and click on the ITT page.
4-Day Disney Military
Salute Ticket
$83
with Park Hopper® Option*
per
day
Disney
W E S A LU T E YO U Total ticket price $329 2022
MILITARY
5-Day Disney Military
Salute Ticket SALUTE
TICKETS!
$70
with Park Hopper® Option*
per
day
Available for use every day including 12/31/2022. No blockout dates.
Total ticket price $349
Plan your ultimate winter and spring adventure in Keystone!
Winter activities include ice skating at Lakeside Village, scenic sleigh rides, mountaintop snow tubing and scenic gondola rides
The Rocky Mountain Blue Air Force partnership with
Keystone Resorts in Colorado offers all DoD military the
best in lodging, recreation, conferences and reunions.
BOOK YOUR NOW! United States Air Force Academy
RockyMountainBlue.com
Toll free 866.RMT.BLUE
866.768.2583
No federal indorsment intended
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OURAY HOT SPRINGS/ICE CLIMBING + R4R RECON
INTRO BACKCOUNTRY SKI/SB
ORC & ITT Closed
at 1:30 pm ITT Closed
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OURAY/ICE CLIMBING + R4R LEARN TO KAYAK BACKCOUNTRY HUT TRIP + R4R RECON
AIARE RESCUE + R4R RECON LIFT2LIFT SKI BRECKENRIDGE
EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING INTRO ICE CLIMBING
EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING
+R4R SAPI
ORC & ITT Closed
ORC & ITT Closed at 1:30 pm ITT Closed
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
BC HUT TRIP + R4R RECON OUT THERE BIKE REPAIR OUT THERE BIKE REPAIR AIARE LEVEL 1 + R4R RECON
PART 1 PART 2
PUEBLO BIKE RIDE
ORC & ITT Closed
ORC & ITT Closed at 1:30 pm ITT Closed
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AIARE LEVEL 1 + R4R RECON LIFT2LIFT SKI MONARCH
INTRO BACKCOUNTRY SKI/SB INTRO ICE CLIMBING
EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING EXPRESS SNOWMOBILING
+R4R RECON
DAP MONARCH SKI LESSONS
ORC & ITT Closed
ORC & ITT Closed ORC & ITT Closed at 1:30 pm ITT Closed
27 28
OUTDOOR LASER TAG Febrary Monthly Specials
RETAIL 20% off Ski/Snowboard Socks
RENTAL $15 off Weekend Performance (Neversummer) Snowboard Rentals
ORC & ITT Closed SERVICE $10 off Preformance Tune (regular price starts at $50)
OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER ITT
COMMUNITY CENTER | 719-333-4475 COMMUNITY CENTER
Mon, Tue, Thu; 8:30 am-5:30 pm | Wed; 8:30 am-1:30 pm | Fri; 8:30 am-6 pm | Sat: 7 am-3 pm. Closed Sun 719-333- 7367
and Federal Holidays Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 9 am-5 pm
VANDENBERG | 719-333-4602 Wed; 9 am-1:30 pm
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 8 am-5 pm Closed Wed, Sat, Sun & Federal Holidays Closed Sat-Sun & Federal Holidays
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