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Spring Semester Adventure Package Middle School

Price

$1,010

Season

Spring

Meeting Location

Sloan Lake, Denver, CO 80212, USA

Start Time

8:45 AM

End Time

3:30 PM

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 10: Winter Foundation

Snowshoeing - Nordic Trail Areas

Day 2 - February 17: Cross-Country Introduction

Nordic Trial System - Beginner Areas

Day 3 - February 24: Fundamental Techniques

Nordic Trail System - Building Skills

Day 4 - March 3: Advanced Techniques

Nordic Trail System - Progression Skate Ski Intro

Day 5 - March 10: Mastery & Adventure

Nordic Trail System - Personal Challenge


Hiking

Day 6 - March 17: Trail Basics & Safety

Easy Trails - 5-7 Miles, Minimal Elevation

Day 7 - March 24: Navigation & Technique

Moderate Trails - 5-7 Miles, Some Elevation

Day 8 - March 31: Wilderness Skills

Intermediate Trails - 4-6 Miles, Moderate Elevation

Day 9 - April 7: Advanced Trail Skills

Challenging Trails - 4-7 Miles, Significant Elevation

Day 10 - April 14: Adventure & Independence

Varied Terrain - 5-10 Miles, Personal Challenges


Rock Climbing

Day 11 - April 21: Foundation & Safety

Climbing Grades: 5.5-5.8

Day 12 - April 28: Equipment & Technique

Climbing Grades: 5.7-5.9

Day 13 - May 5: Advanced Systems

Climbing Grades: 5.8-5.10

Day 14 - May 12: Advanced Climbing Skills

Climbing Grades: 5.9-5.11

Day 15 - May 19: 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.

Andy
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