International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), in collaboration with Outdoor Pursuits, will be taking a group of international students on a backpacking trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Join us on a 2-day, 1-night backpacking excursion in the Colorado backcountry! Meet other international students and hone your backpacking skills. Learn how to properly pack, set up camp, navigate using a map and compass, cook, plan a menu and more! No experience necessary. Course fee covers backpacking equipment, food and transportation as well as entry into Rocky mountain National Park.
Participants must be able to carry a 30-50lb pack while hiking up to five miles per day on rocky and variable terrain.
The hike will take place over the weekend of September 7-8, 2024. ISSS will cover 75% of the cost of the trip. Students must pay the remaining a non-refundable 25%, or $40.50, to reserve their place on the trip. Outdoor Pursuits will provide expert guides and transportation. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting on Thursday, September 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Program trips and courses are official functions of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and therefore all University policies apply. Illegal drugs, marijuana, and alcohol are expressly prohibited.
Register online for the 2-day, 1-night backpacking excursion.
Email questions to isss@colorado.edu and write “RMNP” in the subject line.
If you are interested in other activities, visit the Outdoor Pursuits webpage.