ABOUT & SAFETY
Intentional Adventure Starts With Responsible Leadership.
A Lake George, Colorado company built around small groups, supportive challenge, and respect for every participant.
WHO WE ARE
Adventure that builds more than skills
XP Adventure is a for-profit outdoor programming provider specializing in adventure-based youth development through partnerships with youth-serving organizations, particularly those supporting young people facing barriers to opportunity and connection. Outdoor education for schools and guided adventures for individuals, families, and private groups are additional services.
12
YOUTH MAXIMUM PER GROUP
Challenge
Appropriate outdoor experiences that encourage exploration, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Support
Encouragement, supervision, participant choice, and respect for individual needs.
Reflect
Facilitated conversations connect activities with teamwork, communication, and decisions.
Grow
Participants identify skills and insights to carry into everyday life.
SAFETY
How we keep adventure responsible
Group-size limits
Youth groups are capped at 12. Many are smaller based on participant needs, activity, supervision, and risk assessment. Group size alone doesn't set a staffing ratio; supervision is planned for each program.
Risk management
Each program is planned around a site and activity risk assessment, weather and conditions checks, and emergency procedures.
Youth safeguarding
Clear conduct expectations for staff, appropriate supervision, and coordination with partner organizations and caregivers.
Participant choice
Challenge by choice. Participation is voluntary and nonpunitive, and overnight participation is always optional.
Instructor experience & credentials
Andy Hartman
Andy is the founder of XP Adventure and a seasoned outdoor professional dedicated to making adventure accessible to all through comprehensive skill-building education. With extensive guiding experience across activities from Alaskan ice climbing to Colorado backpacking, he empowers students to develop the foundational skills needed to confidently pursue their outdoor passions independently.
