About the Course
Ready for the ultimate outdoor education experience? This incredible Spring 2026 Semester Adventure Package is your gateway to mastering three amazing outdoor pursuits while experiencing Colorado's stunning seasonal transition! We'll guide you through an epic journey from winter's snowy trails to spring's blooming wilderness and finally to summer's sun-warmed rock faces. This comprehensive semester combines our most popular 5-day programs into one seamless outdoor education experience that builds confident, skilled, and environmentally conscious outdoor adventurers.
What Makes This Semester Special:
Master Three Disciplines - Cross-country skiing, hiking, and rock climbing progression over 4 months
Experience Seasonal Transitions - Watch Colorado transform from winter wonderland to summer adventure playground
Build Lifelong Skills - Comprehensive outdoor education that creates confident, safety-conscious adventurers
Progressive Skill Development - Each activity builds upon the previous, creating well-rounded outdoor enthusiasts
Deep Friendships - Months of shared adventures create unbreakable bonds and lasting relationships
Environmental Stewardship - Become a Leave No Trace champion across all seasons and terrains
Savings - Special discounted rate for this complete package deal makes it an incredible value
This semester creates passionate outdoor adventurers who are equally comfortable gliding through snow, navigating wilderness trails, and scaling vertical rock faces. You'll graduate ready for any outdoor challenge Colorado can offer!
Semester Schedule:
February - March: 5-Day Cross-Country Skiing Adventure at Eldora Mountain
March - April: 5-Day Hiking Adventure across diverse Colorado terrain
April - May: 5-Day Rock Climbing Adventure on real Colorado rock faces
Locations & Logistics: Our adventure locations span from Eldora Mountain's snowy trails to Colorado's Front Range diverse hiking terrain and stunning rock climbing areas, all within an hour and a half of Denver. This variety ensures you experience the full spectrum of Colorado's outdoor offerings while building expertise in each discipline. Daily pickup and drop-off is at Sloans Lake in Denver for parent convenience throughout the entire semester.
Building Trust & Confidence: This semester-long package is specifically designed to build deep trust and confidence in yourself and your peers through months of shared challenges and adventures. As we progress from winter skiing to spring hiking and climbing, the difficulty and complexity increase across all disciplines, ensuring continuous growth and countless opportunities to challenge yourself in supportive environments while building friendships that will last a lifetime.
Semester Outcomes - You'll Master:
Cross-Country Skiing: Nordic technique fundamentals, winter safety, and snow travel confidence
Wilderness Hiking: Navigation mastery, trail safety, and ecosystem appreciation across diverse terrain
Rock Climbing: Vertical movement skills, rope systems, and climbing safety on real rock faces
Environmental Stewardship: Leave No Trace principles across all seasons and outdoor environments
Leadership Skills: Confidence to guide others and make sound decisions in outdoor settings
Weather Adaptation: Skills to safely enjoy outdoor adventures in all Colorado conditions
Equipment Mastery: Expert knowledge of gear systems for skiing, hiking, and climbing
Risk Management: Advanced understanding of safety protocols across multiple outdoor disciplines
Special Package Benefits:
Cost Savings compared to individual program pricing
Seamless Progression from beginner to advanced across all three disciplines
Comprehensive Skill Set that prepares you for any Colorado outdoor adventure
Deep Peer Relationships built through months of shared challenges and growth
Expert Instruction from specialized guides in each discipline
Complete Gear Familiarity across winter, hiking, and climbing equipment systems
This incredible semester gives you the foundation to tackle any outdoor adventure with confidence and skill. Each new challenge builds on what you've learned, taking you from tentative beginner to confident outdoor leader ready for whatever Colorado's mountains can offer!
15 Days
XC Ski/Snowshoe
Day 1 - February 12: Winter Foundation
Snowshoeing - Nordic Trail Areas
Day 2 - February 19: Cross-Country Introduction
Nordic Trial System - Beginner Areas
Day 3 - February 26: Fundamental Techniques
Nordic Trail System - Building Skills
Day 4 - March 5: Advanced Techniques
Nordic Trail System - Progression Skate Ski Intro
Day 5 - March 12: Mastery & Adventure
Nordic Trail System - Personal Challenge
Hiking
Day 6 - March 19: Trail Basics & Safety
Easy Trails - 5-7 Miles, Minimal Elevation
Day 7 - March 26: Navigation & Technique
Moderate Trails - 5-7 Miles, Some Elevation
Day 8 - April 2: Wilderness Skills
Intermediate Trails - 4-6 Miles, Moderate Elevation
Day 9 - April 9: Advanced Trail Skills
Challenging Trails - 4-7 Miles, Significant Elevation
Day 10 - April 16: Adventure & Independence
Varied Terrain - 5-10 Miles, Personal Challenges
Rock Climbing
Day 11 - April 23: Foundation & Safety
Climbing Grades: 5.5-5.8
Day 12 - April 30: Equipment & Technique
Climbing Grades: 5.7-5.9
Day 13 - May 7: Advanced Systems
Climbing Grades: 5.8-5.10
Day 14 - May 14: Advanced Climbing Skills
Climbing Grades: 5.9-5.11
Day 15 - May 21: Mastery & Challenge
Climbing Grades: 5.10-5.12
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.




