About the Course
Ready to explore the wilderness like never before? This incredible 5 Days of Hiking Adventure is your gateway to becoming a confident, skilled outdoor adventurer! We'll teach you everything you need to know to navigate trails safely while discovering the amazing natural world around Denver. Our exciting, hands-on approach combines skill-building with epic hiking adventures throughout each day, all while learning to be responsible stewards of our wild places.
What Makes This Adventure Special:
Build Your Skills Trail-by-Trail - Start with fundamentals and watch your abilities grow! Each day brings progressively more challenging terrain, so you'll build confidence and wilderness skills at just the right pace
Learn While Exploring - Navigation, wilderness safety, and Leave No Trace principles are woven into every exciting trail throughout your adventure
5 Days of Wilderness Learning - Skills and hiking time blend seamlessly together for the perfect outdoor education experience
Safety Made Simple - We make wilderness safety easy to understand and practice, so you'll always feel confident and prepared
Real Trail Experience - Put your new skills to work on actual hiking terrain designed for your skill level
Become a Trail Hero - Learn how to protect and respect the incredible wilderness areas we explore
Challenge Yourself - Push your limits in a supportive environment where you'll discover just how capable you are
This adventure creates passionate hikers who know how to stay safe and protect our wild places. You'll be ready to tackle longer trails and more remote wilderness with each hiking adventure!
Locations & Logistics: Our hiking locations change based on your skill progression, weather conditions, and group readiness, but will always be within an hour and a half of Denver. We primarily utilize Jefferson County Open Space and nearby State Parks, ensuring access to the perfect trails for your developing abilities. Pickup and drop-off location remains the same each day for parent convenience.
Building Trust & Confidence: These 5-day packages are specifically designed to build trust and confidence in yourself and your peers. As we progress, so does the difficulty and distance of our hiking challenges, ensuring continuous growth and the opportunity to challenge yourself in a supportive wilderness environment.
You'll Learn To:
Navigate trails safely and confidently using map and compass skills
Be a wilderness superhero using Leave No Trace principles
Communicate effectively and work as a team on the trail
Master essential hiking gear and wilderness safety systems
Appreciate and protect the incredible ecosystems we explore
Push through physical and mental challenges while celebrating achievements
Crave your next wilderness adventure!
5 Days
Day 1 - March 17/19: Trail Basics & Safety
Easy Trails - 5-7 Miles, Minimal Elevation
Day 2 - March 24/26: Navigation & Technique
Moderate Trails - 5-7 Miles, Some Elevation
Day 3 - March 31/April 2: Wilderness Skills
Intermediate Trails - 4-6 Miles, Moderate Elevation
Day 4 - April 7/9: Advanced Trail Skills
Challenging Trails - 4-7 Miles, Significant Elevation
Day 5 - April 14/16: Adventure & Independence
Varied Terrain - 5-10 Miles, Personal Challenges
Your Instructor
Andy
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.




